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: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Amid the debate over increasing education funding, some calls for a longer-term plan. Plus, how Anchorage library employees recorded inflammatory comments by their well-connected, conservative boss.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 24, 2023
Lawmakers discuss the possibility of introducing new taxes. Plus, as wildfire seasons grow more intense, researchers want to provide air quality data to Alaskans.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 21, 2023
Two bills aim to change the way health care is offered to school district employees in Alaska. Plus, a Sitka man's invention to arrange luggage is sold to airlines around the world.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Kenai Peninsula Borough has a new sexual harassment policy after settling a lawsuit against the former mayor. Plus, a new bill would remove marijuana offenses from online court records.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The state House passes a budget that would pull nearly $600 million from savings. Plus, after adapting to fishing for more rockfish, charters will see new limits this summer.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 17, 2023
Exxon says it does not plan to expand its oil drilling in the Arctic. Plus, electric vehicle owners in Alaska are enthusiastic and their numbers are growing quickly in the state.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 14, 2023
Alaska's biggest homeless shelter is closing and many using it don't know where they'll go. Plus, Fairbanks finally begins demolition on a dilapidated downtown high rise.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Senator Lisa Murkowski makes a trip to Ukraine in support of its defense against Russia. Plus, the eruption of a Russian volcano is causing some air travel to be delayed.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Alaska Native tribes sue the federal government over failed salmon runs. Plus, the state ferry system's new leader shares his priorities for the system.
Anchorage School District revokes charter of Family Partnership Charter School
Last week the Anchorage School Board voted to revoke the charter of Family Partnership Charter School.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
After years of subsistence salmon closures, Federal fisheries authorities inch forward on limiting bycatch. Plus, a new bill would change veterinarian's access to human medical records.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 10, 2023
A federal council fails to choose a new fishing plan for Cook Inlet. Plus, troopers warn Mat-Su residents after several fentanyl-related overdose deaths.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, April 7, 2023
Federal Fisheries managers considering chum salmon bycatch limits. Plus, the Anchorage assembly seems likely to approve Dave Bronson's fourth pick for Municipal Attorney.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Dunleavy administration establishes a Child Care Task Force. Plus, Tuluksak receives state assistance more than a month after the water line to the school broke.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Alaska House Minority disappears in a dispute over increased education funding. Plus, more delays getting body-worn cameras on Anchorage police.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 3, 2023
Strong opposition to the governor's parental rights bill. Plus, Alaska providers welcome fewer restrictions on overdose reversing drug.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 31, 2023
Advocates say funds passed for the SNAP benefit backlog may not be addressing the right problem. Plus, Bills to increase the Base Student Allocation are making their way through the legislature.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Nome School District is looking for a successor to its retiring cultural educator. Plus, a lack of sea ice is having an impact on zooplankton, potentially shifting the ecology in the sea.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A House Republican introduces a sales tax bill he says is intended to be just one part of a long-term fiscal plan. Plus, the Fairview neighborhood in Anchorage was divided by the Seward Highway, but is now being re-envisioned with help from a federal grant.