Community 10/13

Local leaders, seniors celebrate 90th anniversary of Social Security

The Juneau AARP Community Action Team hosted a Social Security Birthday party at the Douglas Public Library on Aug. 20.

Aug 25, 20252 min read

Annual Guns and Hoses charity softball game is Saturday at Dimond Park

The annual Guns and Hoses Charity softball game is Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dimond Park softball fields.

Aug 14, 20251 min read

Stacy Katasse appointed interim director of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) Board of Directors has named Stacy Katasse as its new interim director.

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Bartlett Regional Hospital earns highest rating for quality by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Bartlett Regional Hospital earned a five-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings List for 2025. A total of 291 U.S. hospitals received a five-star rating, and Bartlett is the sole five-star recipient in Alaska.

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Registration for Parent & Tot swim lessons opens in early August

(City and Borough of Juneau photo) Juneau Pools will offer new sessions of Parent & Tot swim lessons at Dimond Park Aquatic Center and...

Aug 4, 20251 min read

Nominations sought for AWARE's 2026 Women of Distinction

The application period for AWARE's 2026 Women of Distinction is now open. Nominations are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19.

Aug 4, 20251 min read

SHI announces apprentices in Hoonah for next Totem Pole Trail installation

(Sealaska Heritage Institute photo) Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has selected two apprentices in Hoonah to work under master carver...

Jul 31, 20252 min read

JAHC announces winners of the 2025 Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts

This year’s winners of the 2025 Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts have been announced by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.

Jul 30, 20253 min read

SHI selects student Barbara Laman for 2025 Judson L. Brown Leadership Award

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has selected a Tlingit student from Juneau as the recipient of the 2025 Judson L. Brown Leadership Award.

Jul 29, 20252 min read

New joint flood initiative prepares Juneau for 2025 glacial lake outburst

In anticipation of a potential 2025 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida), and the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) have launched a joint communication strategy in coordination with additional state and federal agencies.

Jul 25, 20252 min read

Juneau Archery Club seeking volunteers for trail maintenance and cleanup at outdoor range Aug. 2

The Juneau Archery Club, a local nonprofit in Juneau since 1987 that operates an archery range at 5670 Montana Creek Road, is seeking volunteers for a trail maintenance and restoration cleanup day on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at the outdoor archery range.

Jul 24, 20251 min read