Alaska DOT&PF invites public to name Thompson Pass snowplow for winter 2025–26
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has opened its annual “Name a Snowplow” contest for the 2025–26 winter season.
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Alaska receives record $183M in federal funds for transportation improvements
Alaska has secured an additional $183.4 million in federal transportation funding for 2025, marking the largest August Redistribution in state history.
Alaska Marine Highway System opens bookings for winter 2025–2026 ferry schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has opened bookings for its 2025–2026 winter schedule, which will cover travel from October 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
Alaska DOT&PF seeks public input on long-range transportation plan
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced the start of its Alaska Long-Range Transportation Plan 2055 (LRTP 2055), a statewide initiative aimed at shaping transportation over…
Alaska International Airport System reports passenger growth and infrastructure investments in early 2025
The Alaska International Airport System (AIAS) has reported growth in several areas during the first half of 2025.
Alaska DOT&PF seeks feedback on new Transportation Alternatives Program guidebook
Local governments, tribes, transit agencies, non-profits, and school districts in Alaska may soon find it easier to apply for funding for smaller-scale transportation projects.
U.S. Transportation Secretary visits Alaska to discuss road safety and infrastructure
Governor Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) are hosting U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy in Alaska this week.
Arrest made after GPS trackers found on airport employees’ vehicles in Anchorage
Airport Police and Fire at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport have arrested Dustin Madden as part of an investigation into unauthorized GPS tracking devices found on employees’ personal vehicles.
How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during week ending Aug. 2?
There were 20 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Aug. 2, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.