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: Friday, January 5, 2024
With a food stamp backlog, officials say a new online application will help. Plus, four Indigenous men wrongly imprisoned can sue the city.
Mat-Su parents, students move to return books removed from school library shelves as lawsuit continues
The lawsuit stems from the school district’s removal of 56 books last spring, at the School Board’s direction, without any public review.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, January 4, 2024
APOC fines groups trying to repeal ranked choice voting. Plus, Alaska legislators look forward to on bills that would expand renewable energy.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Could the state take over Anchorage's port? A bill would do just that. Plus, a drag story hour in Soldotna is canceled over safety concerns.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 28, 2023
An exhibit shows how Alaskans adapt to climate change. Plus, a new app helps people learn to speak endangered Alaska Native languages.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Petersburg businesses balance catering to residents with a growing number of tourists. Plus, Bethel's homeless shelter sees an influx.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Juneau's emergency cold weather shelter is up and running. Plus, beavers are moving north, and impacting their environments when they do.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 22, 2023
Sen. Dan Sullivan heralds the Biden administration's closing of a loophole on imported Russian seafood. Also, advocates wonder about the status of Anchorage's climate action plan.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Military members haven't received incentive pay that passed in 2022. Plus, fishermen react to Trident selling Alaska fish processing plants.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The U.S. State Department extends America's boundaries. Plus, former ADN editor Howard Weaver is remembered fondly as a homegrown talent.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Alaska's energy needs are a focal point of Gov. Dunleavy's budget proposal. Plus, scientists say more data is needed to predict landslides.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, December 18, 2023
Breaking down what's in Governor Dunleavy's budget. Plus, there was lackluster interest in the first royalty-free Cook Inlet lease sale.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 15, 2023
A federal report has a chapter spotlighting Alaska's struggles. Plus, Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom receives support from national Republicans.
Alaska students put moose on the menu with hands-on learning and special permit
A Chugiak High freshman biology class butchered a moose recently after their teacher used a cultural education permit to harvest the animal.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Gov. Dunleavy's budget includes a "full" PFD. Plus, despite a staffing crisis, the state Supreme Court orders public guardians to take cases.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A special permit is giving students hands-on learning. Plus, Bering Sea pollock trawlers did not get a catch increase they had sought.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Indigenous scientists help produce an Arctic Report Card. Plus, a nonprofit calling out Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson keeps its donors secret.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, December 11, 2023
Much of Quinhagak has been without power since Friday. Plus, military members aim to show how their cost of living allowances get spent.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 8, 2023
Alaska's domestic violence remains high, but advocates are trying to reverse the trends. Plus, a forum discusses Alaska's education funding.
Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, December 7, 2023
After major snowfall, Anchorage leaders envision a better plan for plowing. Plus, Juneau considers a limit on cruise passengers.