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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An elections reform bill is just one piece of legislation to watch in the final week of the legislative session. -
East’s Bryce Herda swam, cross country skied and excelled at violin and South’s Anna Kardashyan was a stand out in Taekwondo and debate. -
Work requirements proposed in Congress could kick thousands of Alaskans off Medicaid. Plus, lawmakers table a bill to open tribally run schools. -
Indigenous leaders address high rates of suicide by focusing on Yupik' culture. Plus, missile defense systems under construction at Fort Greely might already be outdated. -
Reaction to Gov. Dunleavy's hiring freeze. Plus, one of the few in-state residential programs for children dealing with a mental health crisis closes. -
Lawmakers react to Gov. Dunleavy's threat to veto an education funding boost unless legislators include his policy changes. -
The Alaska Senate settles on a $1,000 PFD. Plus, Republicans in Congress stay silent as Democrats object to new oil leasing in ANWR. -
Nearly all displaced employees will be reinstated at their previous schools. -
Alaskans gather to remember missing and murdered Indigenous loved ones. Plus, lawmakers propose a corporate income tax change. -
A congressional budget bill would strip environmental protections to allow oil drilling and mining in Alaska.
