Media Contacts

For questions regarding the Newsroom:

Shannon McCarthy
Communications Director

• (907) 269-0448
• E-mail

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Northern Region
Angelica Stabs
Public Information Officer

• Phone: 907-451-5311
• E-mail

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Central Region
Justin Shelby
Administrative Operations Manager

• (907) 269-6323
• E-mail

Jill Reese
Public Information Officer

• (907) 269-0772
• E-mail

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Southcoast Region
Sam Dapcevich
Public Information Officer

• (907) 465-4503
• E-mail

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Alaska Marine Highway
Sam Dapcevich
Public Information Officer

• (907) 465-4503
• E-mail

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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Lex Yelverton
Communications & PR Specialist

• Phone: 907-266-2443
• E-mail

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Fairbanks International Airport
Hailey Standish
Communications & PR Specialist

• Phone: 907-474-2542
• E-mail

Press Releases 2025

• May 23: DOT&PF Advances Cascade Point Ferry Terminal; Supporting reliable, efficient marine access to Juneau under Governor Dunleavy’s leadership
• May 20: DOT&PF Launches Innovative EMS Extrication Tools Assistance Project; Funding supports lifesaving efforts of Alaska’s first responders.
• May 8: Bike Safety Awareness Month; DOT&PF Teams Up with The Department of Health to Raise Awareness About the Health Benefits of Biking
• May 5: The Denali Highway is Now Open for Public Travel; Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling.
• May 1: Alaska International Airport System Recognized During Aviation Appreciation Month
• April 28: Alaska International Airport System Alerts Travelers to New Federal Requirements: REAL IDs Required by Transportation Security Administration Beginning May 7, 2025
• April 22: Honoring a Legacy: Welcoming the Grandson of Benny Benson to Alaska
• April 21: Alaska DOT&PF Joins National Work Zone Awareness Week April 21-27, 2025; Respect the Zone, So We All Get Home.
• April 21: Glenn Highway Knik River Bridges to Undergo Preservation Work; Northbound Bridge Closing for approximately 30 Days Starting Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
• April 15: The McCarthy Road is Now Open for Public Travel; Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling
• April 14: The Road to Tanana and Rampart Road are Now Open for Public Travel; Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling
• April 7: The Taylor Highway is Now Open for Public Travel; Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling
• April 4: Delta Upgrades Anchorage-Atlanta Route to Year-Round Service
• March 20: Alaska DOT&PF HSO Announces Funding Opportunities to Enhance Road Safety; Alaska's local governments, partners, non-profits are invited to submit applications to improve safety across Alaska.
• March 19: DOT&PF Proposes Study to Explore Ferry Terminal in Hyder, Alaska; STIP Amendment #2 Available for Public Review and Comment Through Thursday, March 20, 2025
• March 6: Deputy Chief Daniel Juarez Appointed New Chief of Anchorage Airport Police and Fire Department
• March 4: Alaska DOT&PF Launches Chilkat Connector Feasibility Study; Study focus is on improving access throughout Lynn Canal.
• Feb. 28: Alaska Marine Highway System Long-Range Plan Now Open for Public Review and Comment
• Feb. 18: Alaska DOT&PF Announces the Availability of 2024-2027 STIP Amendment #2
• Feb. 4: Delta Expands Seasonal Service at ANC: Extended Atlanta Route & Increased Capacity
• Feb. 3: DOT&PF Announces 2025 Construction Season Projects Amid Challenges
• Jan. 21: Delta Expands at ANC: New Seasonal Flight to LAX
• Jan. 17: David Bronson Appointed as Airport Manager of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
• Jan. 10: Angie Spear Appointed as Alaska International Airport System Director
• Jan. 10: DOT&PF Awarded $2 Million Grant to Modernize Project Selection Process
• Jan. 7: Alaska Airlines Expands Service to Anchorage and Fairbanks
• Jan. 3: Alaska DOT&PF Awarded $1.13 Million for Avalanche Mitigation Technology Along the Seward Highway Corridor between Anchorage and Seward

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