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Additional sandbag distribution events scheduled for July 19 and 26

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and Tlingit & Haida are partnering to host two sandbag distribution events later this month at the Dimond Park Field House.

Jul 141 min read

SHI announces apprentices in Sitka for Kootéeyaa Deiyí project

Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has selected three apprentices in Sitka to work under master carver Nicholas Galanin as part of Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), a major public art and education project aimed at revitalizing the practice of monumental carving and increasing the number of trained Alaska Native artists.

Jul 113 min read

2025 CBJ municipal election candidate filing period opens July 18

The 2025 City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Regular Municipal Election candidate filing period opens Friday, July 18 at 8 a.m. and closes Monday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m.

Jul 112 min read

Juneau releases hazard mitigation project list for public comment

The City and Borough of Juneau in collaboration with the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska have released the draft list of Mitigation Action Projects for public review and comment.

Jul 111 min read

Alaska Youth Stewards build camaraderie at all-crew training

(Photo courtesy of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska) Tlingit & Haida’s Alaska Youth Stewards (AYS)...

Jul 103 min read

Rebecca Parks is Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director

Submitted by the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce has chosen Rebecca Parks as its new executive...

Jul 81 min read

Parks and Recreation’s free Month of Play kicks off July 12

(City and Borough of Juneau photo) CBJ Parks and Recreation’s Month of Play consists of in-person and do-it-yourself activities July 12...

Jul 72 min read

Ian Curtis, Heide Reifenstein end up on top at annual Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tram Run

This was the 39th running of some form of the Mt. Roberts Run first initiated by Betsy and Scott Fischer in 1986.

Jul 61 min read

Trail Mix celebrates bridge offering first connection of Treadwell Ditch in more than a century

Volunteer workers celebrate the completion of Bridge 58 on the Treadwell Ditch Trail. (Trail Mix Inc. photo) Last week the Volunteer...

Jul 21 min read

About Community and how to contribute

The Community section features non-commercial announcements, events, awards, letters of thanks and other items of interest submitted by readers.

Jul 11 min read

Watch your mailbox for 2025 property tax bills

(City and Borough of Juneau photo) The City and Borough of Juneau has mailed out 2025 annual property tax bills. Property owners should...

Jul 13 min read

Parks and Recreation winter shelter reservations now open

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department winter shelter reservations are now open. Winter shelter reservations are available September 16 – April 14 and cost $25 per hour plus tax.