
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 says she hasn't decided how she'll vote on the budget reconciliation bill.
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The change is meant to help the state meet a federal funding requirement, but school officials and lawmakers say the measure would have unintended consequences for districts.
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President Trump's cabinet officials tout the long-sought gas pipeline during a visit to the north slope.
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Legislative leaders send a strongly worded letter to Gov. Dunleavy over access to oil tax information.
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Members of President Trump's cabinet visit Alaska to promote resource development.
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Anchorage officials hope to move residents of the city's two largest homeless camps into shelter.
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In the Anchorage School District, a recently-introduced curriculum for young students learning to read is making a major impact. But it’s not without challenges.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski reiterates her support for Ukrainian refugees in Alaska. Plus, engineers on Alaska's ferries say they're critically underpaid and understaffed.
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Scientists in Utqiaġvik use underwater microphones to help count bowhead whales.
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Anchorage's mayor aims to move the city's homeless residents out of green spaces.