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

Karolina Zakravska
Public Information Officer

• (907) 217-6364
• E-mail

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Southcoast Region
Sonny Mauricio
Public Information Officer

• Phone: 907-465-4503
• E-mail

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Alaska Marine Highway
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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

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Not seeing a contact? Send a message to: dot.ask@alaska.gov

Press Releases 2026

• Apr. 24: Parking Areas and Pathway Improve Access for Hooligan Fishing Along Turnagain Arm

• Apr. 22: Governor Dunleavy Welcomes $115.4 Million Federal Port Grants for Alaska

• Apr. 17: Anchorage International Airport Ranked #1 in U.S., #3 Globally for Cargo; Alaska International Airport System plays pivotal role in state’s economy

• Apr. 17: Alaska DOT&PF Joins National Work Zone Awareness Week April 20-24, 2026; Safe actions save lives – Join us for Go Orange Day on April 22.

• Apr. 9: 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.

• Apr. 9: The Taylor Highway is Now Open for Public Travel; Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling.

• Mar. 27: DOT&PF Highway Safety Office Opens 2027 Grant Application Period; Applications due April 30 and include two new eligible categories.

• Mar. 17: MV Lituya will begin seven-day-a-week service between Annette Bay and Ketchikan

• Mar. 5: Alaska International Airport System Receives Aa3 Stable Rating from Moody's

• Feb. 13: Southeast Conference Designated as a New Regional Planning Organization in Partnership with DOT&PF

• Feb. 12: AMHS Summer 2026 Ferry Schedule Now Available For Bookings

• Feb. 10: DOT&PF Launches First-of-Its-Kind Smart Pedestrian Lighting Pilot Project in Kodiak Alaska

• Jan. 20: Alaska DOT&PF & Municipality of Anchorage Announce Anchorage Safety Plan & Expanded 2026 Safety Investments

• Jan. 16: DOT&PF Provides New Extrication Tools for Alaska EMS Agencies

• Jan. 8: UPDATED - Thane Road Closure, noon, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

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