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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A tool released this week will help the board gather community input about budget priorities. -
Gov. Dunleavy releases his draft budget. Plus, researchers study how to integrate electric vehicles in rural Alaska. -
The Seafood Task Force addresses commercial fishing permits. Plus, Tribal members harvest an aggressive Sea Lion in Petersburg. -
Gov. Dunleavy says he plans to file an education funding bill at the start of the legislative session. Plus, consumer rights advocates applaud rulings that block, for now, a merger between two of the country's largest grocery chains -
Researchers discover an underwater volcano north of Alaska. Plus, a long-awaited report is out on a mining route in Interior Alaska. -
Utilities are running out of time to plan for an impending natural gas shortage. Plus, a former paramedic says the behavioral health system in Ketchikan is collapsing. -
The Alaska Supreme Court's next Chief Justice talks about the court's first female majority. Plus, Republicans organize a minority caucus. -
The recount begins for ballot measure two, the initiative to repeal ranked-choice voting. Plus, the Northwest Arctic community of Kiana has been without drinking water for days. -
A new report shows what Alaskans can expect to change about the environment. Plus, the state-backed housing lender hopes to boost new housing. -
Sen. Murkowski has a crucial position in the current Congressional makeup. Plus, a lawmaker argues against Trump's nominee to lead the DHHS.
