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Media Contacts

For questions regarding the Newsroom:

Shannon McCarthy
Communications Director

• (907) 269-0448
• E-mail

Northern Region
John Perreault
Public Information Officer

• Phone: 907-451-5311
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Central Region
Justin Shelby
Administrative Operations Manager

• (907) 269-6326
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Jill Reese
Public Information Officer

• (907) 269-0772
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Southcoast Region
Sam Dapcevich
Public Information Officer

• (907) 465-4503
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Alaska Marine Highway
Sam Dapcevich
Public Information Officer

• (907) 465-4503
• E-mail

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Megan Peters
Development Specialist

• Phone: 907-269-5413
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Fairbanks International Airport
Melissa Stepovich
Communications & Marketing Manager

• Phone: 907-474-2500
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Press Releases 2023

• May 22: M/V Hubbard Receives Certificate of Inspection from U.S. Coast Guard; Vessel enters revenue service, sailing from Juneau to Haines on May 23
• May 11: Parks Highway Closure on Wednesday, May 17 for Air Force Exercise; Arctic training will take place the morning of Wednesday, May 17 in Broad Pass area
• May 1: Alaska DOT&PF launches ARROW drone program to assist communities during emergencies; Ten remote communities will have ability to use UAS for disaster response.
• Apr. 24: DOT&PF and Frontier Precision test new UAS Docking System in Juneau
• Apr. 24: Extrication Equipment Delivered for Girdwood and KPB Fire Departments; New rescue equipment for removing people from vehicles after a crash.
• Apr. 18: Alaska DOT&PF Kicks Off Robust 2023 Construction Season; Department unveils a suite of tools to help public keep up with construction.
• Apr. 17: Alaskans Play a Role in Work Zone Safety; 2023 Construction Season Kicks off with Work Zone Safety Week April 17-21.
• Apr. 12: ANC Prepares for Summer Travel
• Apr. 6: Fairbanks International Airport Welcomes Back Domestic & International Carriers for Summer 2023
• Apr. 5: 2023 Studded Tire Removal Deadline Extended; Winter Driving Conditions Warrant Extended Studded Tire Use
• Apr. 5: ANC Third Busiest in the World for Cargo in 2022
• Mar. 22: Tornga Selected as New Marine Director for Alaska Marine Highway System
• Mar. 17: Christopher Goins, P.E., Appointed as DOT&PF Southcoast Regional Director
• Mar. 9: Alaska DOT&PF & Goldbelt pursue feasibility of Cascade Point Ferry Terminal; Sailings from Cascade Point would increase service in N. Lynn Canal.
• Mar. 8: Alaska Marine Highway & Troopers Renew Agreement for Protection on Ferries; Increased presence on ferries will provide extra security for Alaskans.
• Mar. 7: AMHS 2023 Summer Schedule Now Available for Booking
• Mar. 2: FAA Issues Special Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Waiver to Alaska; Alaska Airspace is the first frontier in the UAS industry.
• Mar. 2: DOT&PF and Northwest Arctic Borough Partner in Regional Planning Organization; RPO is state’s third and will increase cooperation for transportation projects
• Mar. 2: ANC South Terminal Parking Garage Partial Closure; Summer 2023 renovations will temporarily reduce parking capacity
• Feb. 15: Capital Funding Proposed to Replace Four Bridges on the Alaska, Richardson & Steese; Investment supports transportation safety, resiliency, and economic vitality
• Jan. 25: DOT&PF Statewide Aviation Employee Rebecca Douglas wins national award from Aviation Pros
• Jan. 13: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer 2023 Ferry Schedule; Comments open for the next two weeks.
• Jan. 11: M/V Columbia will sail again in Feb. 2023, covering routes for M/V Matanuska; Matanuska in need of safety upgrades and repairs
• Jan. 4: Katherine Keith Named Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska DOT&PF

See archives for all 2022 press releases.

For questions regarding the Newsroom: DOT&PF Chief Communications Officer, (907) 465-3900