Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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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.
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.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
A defendant gets a new trial as part of the fallout from a federal judge's misconduct. Plus, opponents of a mine near Tok speak out.