Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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Tim Rockey is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and covers education for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at trockey@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8487. Read more about Tim here
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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 25, 2024

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Friday on Alaska News Nightly: Legislative candidates...
flooding

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Alaska's business community is divided over ballot measure to raise the minimum wage. Plus, emergency responders head to Kotzebue.
Academy Charter School in Palmer.

Mat-Su to vote on bond proposition to fund charter school buildings

Principals say finding suitable buildings to house charter schools is a significant hurdle, and many see bond propositions as a way to expand access to charter schools.
flooding

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Unhoused Alaskans suffer cold exposure injuries more frequently. Plus, a program in Ketchikan connects residents to free mobile health care.
Water floods a road in Kotzebue.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Rain and snow disrupt travel in Fairbanks. Plus, the closure of a century-old fish plant leaves King Cove residents uncertain of the future.
three stickers with SE Alaska Native art themes promoting voting

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 21, 2024

The AFN encourages attendees to get out and vote. Plus, delegates at the AFN convention argue for reforms to subsistence management.
Icicles at the corner of a school.

ASD to release plan to close schools, redraw middle school boundaries in November

The state’s largest school district plans to reduce schools due to declining enrollment.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 18, 2024

Congresswoman Mary Peltola focuses on subsistence at AFN. Plus, a bill aims to attract experienced teachers to Alaska schools.

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Former AFN President Julie Kitka delivers a message of hope. Plus, the announcement of a cruise ship dock surprises Juneau city officials.
a child

Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Political observers say Alaska could be the path to presidential victory. Plus, a grant aims to help communities respond to climate issues.
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Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Criminal cases in Anchorage are dismissed due to a lack of prosecutors. Plus, a discussion on subsistence rights at the AFN convention.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 14, 2024

Sitka residents examine the impacts of the child care shortage. Plus, Trident Seafoods' sells its Kodiak fish processing plant.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 11, 2024

Alaska's candidates for U.S. House debate the issues, less than a month from Election Day. Plus, Fairbanks has a new borough mayor.
A high school student stands in front of a teleprompter and reads a simulated weather forecast.

From aviation to meteorology, Anchorage students explore careers at district expo

Over 100 businesses participated, and the district hopes to add more businesses to the event next year.

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Military officials consider Nome as a strategic seaport. Plus, the largest snow crab processing plant in the nation will remain closed.
High school students in a swimming pool.

After several years, Bettye Davis East High swim team returns to school pool

Thunderbird swimmers and divers had not practiced at Bettye Davis East for about five years due to a lifeguard shortage.
a landslide

Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 7, 2024

An Oct. 6, 2024 landslide near Ketchikan that blocked Revilla Road past Ward Lake. (Courtesy of Janet Lydia) Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public...
Anchorage School District Chief Financial Officer Andy Ratliff speaks to the Anchorage School Board.

Anchorage School District braces for another significant budget deficit

The district’s CFO says the deficit will likely be between $64-84 million without an increase in state funding.

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 4, 2024

The state's Marine Highway plan would chart the course over the next 20 years. Plus, Gov. Dunleavy strikes a compromise.
the Anchorage PFD office

Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Ahead of the election, many Alaskans say they're looking for bipartisanship. Plus, Alaska saw a record number of overdose deaths last year.