Tim Rockey
Alaska News Nightly Producer/Education ReporterTim is the producer of Alaska News Nightly and reports on statewide education issues for Alaska Public Media. He has worked at Alaska Public Media since March 2023.
As Alaska News Nightly producer, Tim strives to bring the most pertinent and engaging statewide news to listeners across the Alaska Public Radio Network. He prepares a rundown of stories for the ANN broadcast each day, in addition to reporting on education issues in Anchorage, the Mat-Su and across the state.
Before joining Alaska Public Media, Tim was a digital reporter at Alaska’s News Source, and reported on general assignments and sports for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman. His interest in journalism developed while broadcasting for Radio Free Palmer and freelancing for the Frontiersman as a high school student.
Though born and raised under the water tower in Palmer, Tim has lived in Anchorage since 2021. When he’s not working, he’s often watching or playing baseball or softball, hiking or fishing.
Reach Tim at trockey@alaskapublic.org or 907-550-8487.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski argues against cutting funding for public media and foreign aid programs. Plus, a Healy resident recounts losing his home to the Bear Creek Fire. -
Interior firefighters welcome rain but expect more lightning-caused fires later this week. -
Interior wildfires burn homes and prompt evacuation notices. Plus, lawmakers hear about conditions for ICE detainees in Anchorage. -
Executive Director Caroline Storm said the lawsuit will draw from a previous case that successfully challenged Alaska education funding. -
Officials in the Interior warn residents they may need to evacuate due to nearby wildfires. -
Newtok residents forced to relocate due to climate change find problems with their new homes. Plus, lightning-caused wildfires spread across parts of the Interior. -
Environmental groups oppose a federal land sale included in the Republican congressional megabill. -
Fires are sparked during abatement of Anchorage's largest homeless camp. Plus, researchers say paralytic shellfish toxins caused fur seal deaths. -
Alaskans around the state march to declare "no kings." Plus, state lawmakers are frustrated by Gov. Dunleavy's veto of a bill that ensures access to information on oil tax revenue. -
Lawmakers react to Gov. Dunleavy's veto of education funding. Plus, Yukon River communities oppose a delayed decision on restricting chum bycatch.
