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.
6 things to know about Alaska charter schools and why they’re No. 1 in the nation
Principals from Alaska’s top-ranked charter school point to a variety of reasons for their success.
Anchorage School District restores elementary art classes in budget proposal
The school board will vote on the final budget proposal next week.
Alaska News Nightly: February 20, 2024
Anchorage looks to spend marijuana tax revenue to create more childcare options. Plus, what exactly is a charter school?
Teens in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough learn about food sovereignty through ice fishing
The food Alaskans eat often travels thousands of miles by barge or truck. But an after-school program aims to give students the skills to fish
Alaska News Nightly: February 16, 2024
State senators press forward with overturning some executive orders. Plus, utilities reject a request for more time to plan.
Alaska News Nightly: February 15, 2024
A federal subsistence board looks to add more Alaska Native members. Plus, Sen. Murkowski addresses legislators in Juneau.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Legislators call for an apology from a house member who made insensitive comments. Plus, midwives speak out against an executive order.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Legislators get closer to a deal on an education bill. Plus, the state's largest Native organization looks for new leadership.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 12, 2024
Alaska's U.S. Sens. vote to advance a bill with domestic security implications. Plus, Anchorage roofers scramble to clear snow-loads.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 9, 2024
Utility executives and lawmakers discuss a looming natural gas shortage. Plus, the state reports the first fatal case of Alaskapox.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Gov. Dunleavy is skeptical about a bill that would give pensions to many state employees. Plus, a new Costco opens in Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Congress fails to pass a national security bill. Plus, a Mat-Su lawmaker's proposal would have the state take control of Anchorage's port.
Anchorage School District budget would cut nearly 100 jobs
The budget is balanced by using most of the district’s savings.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Anchorage Assembly changes course on plans to restore the Eklutna River. Plus, tribes say mining in Canada should include their input.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, February 5, 2024
School administrators detail their challenges in Juneau. Plus, new mothers will now get Medicaid benefits for longer after they give birth.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, February 2, 2024
Anchorage sells downtown property for less than its appraised value. Plus, an executive order shocks residents.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Increased demand for natural gas causes concern in Southcentral. Plus, Alaska's charter school students rank first in the nation.
ACLU sues Mat-Su school district over bathroom policy for transgender students
The lawsuit alleges that the district violated the student’s constitutional rights to privacy and equal protection.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gov. Dunleavy's State of the State address calls for increased resource development. Plus, a bill could help ease a natural gas shortage.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Lawmakers consider a pension-style retirement system. Plus, protestors rally for an increase to Alaska's per-student funding.