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, May 28, 2024
A bill aimed at attracting teachers is waiting on a signature from the governor. Plus, could wooly mammoths once again stomp around Alaska?
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 24, 2024
Prosecutors reveal new information during sentencing for a high profile triple murder. Also, a Juneau inventor wants to harness tidal energy.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 23, 2024
The state is setting up a "green bank" to help fund renewable projects. Plus, the Anchorage Assembly investigates leaked text messages.
Anchorage 3rd grader wins statewide Doodle for Google art competition
Lennex Czajkowski won the statewide Doodle for Google competition with her piece titled “For the World not to be Polluted.”
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Energy bills passed by the Legislature await the governor's signature. Plus, Congresswoman Peltola files bills aimed at curtailing bycatch.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Anchorage officials say homeless camps are bigger and more numerous than ever before. Plus, a Homer man is killed by a cow moose with calves.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 20, 2024
Often at the center of Alaska's political landscape, who is Scott Kendall? Plus, Alaskans are waiting to have Medicaid applications approved.
Meet Phyllis Bowie, Anchorage’s longest-serving teacher who’s retiring after 50 years
Her students and coworkers describe her as the cornerstone of the school, and have crowned her the queen of alternative education.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 17, 2024
A bill addressing MMIP passed in the final days of the legislative session. Plus, an Alaska smokejumper talks about his job.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Lawmakers pass a budget and gavel out. Plus, Anchorage police are under scrutiny for killing a man after security footage is released.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Lawmakers are set to vote on energy legislation. Plus, early Anchorage election results show a sizable lead for Suzanne LaFrance.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Legislators are poised to vote on a $1,650 dividend. Plus, an art class for incarcerated women provides a creative and therapeutic outlet.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 13, 2024
Homeschool families remain in limbo after a court decision. Plus, Kwethluk was the hardest-hit by breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River.
Correspondence school families say recent Alaska court ruling left them panicked, shocked and angry
Alaska Public Media asked homeschool families to tell us how the court decision impacts their lives and received a flood of responses.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, May 10, 2024
Lawmakers are hesitant to support cutting royalties to boost production in Cook Inlet. Plus, Flooding prompts a disaster declaration.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Communities deal with significant flooding caused by ice jams. Plus, a group asks a judge to intervene to speed up food stamp benefits.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River has inundated area communities. Plus, Valerie Davidson is out at ANTHC.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The state launches a campaign to combat fentanyl overdoses. Plus, legislators reject a nominee to the state board of education.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, May 6, 2024
A bill would fix school allotments by going back to the old system. Plus, Fairbanks voters decide on additional tax collection for schools.
UAA graduation is extra sweet for students who missed high school ceremonies 4 years ago
Sunday’s ceremony stands in contrast to four years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person gatherings to a halt across the globe.