Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has launched an intermediate Tlingit language course through the 7000 Languages platform, marking the first time an intermediate-level course has been offered in this format.

Juneau’s Docks and Harbors on Tuesday identified a large sinkhole/pothole that has developed in the North Douglas Boat Launch parking lot.

(City and Borough of Juneau press release) The Douglas Public Library (DPL) is closed temporarily starting Wednesday, Jan. 7, due to water intrusion caused by recent weather conditions. There was no damage to library collections and damage mitigation is under way. Juneau Public Libraries does not yet know when the DPL will reopen, but hopeful that it will be within the next week. Visit Juneau Public Libraries Facebook page or juneau.org/library for updates on the closure. Fo

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly made the following appointments to the Bartlett Regional Hospital (BRH) Board and the Planning Commission during a Special Assembly Meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 17, via Zoom Webinar.

I would like to thank the local businesses, 40 individual donors and 15 volunteers who made it possible to recognize those who work on the front lines of our homeless and housing issues every day with joyful holiday gift bags filled with treats.

People with information about these crimes or any person involved can go to the Juneau Crime Line Tips Website at http://juneaucrimeline.com, the CrimeStopppers USA smartphone P3TIPS app or P3TIPS.com to submit a web tip.

Juneau’s senior population (30% and growing) agree this is a great place to live but many worry about their ability to remain in our home town. Is Juneau “age friendly” for people of all ages and abilities? What makes a community truly livable? The Juneau Commission on Aging (JCOA) and the AARP Community Action Team (CAT) have joined forces to improve Juneau’s “livability” and ensure seniors can stay in the community we love as we age.

The Christmas decorations are up, and the cookies are ready for the governor’s annual Holiday Open House in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 3-6 p.m.

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) invites the public to submit proposals for how proceeds from the 2026 Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) are used.

Most City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) offices and facilities—including City Hall offices, administrative offices of the Juneau Police Department, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, Zach Gordon Youth Center, Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool, Dimond Park Field House, and all Juneau Public Library branches—will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council (JAHC) announces the appointment of Maggie McMillan as its next executive director.

2026 Women of Distinction Honorees Chosen by AWARE’s Board of Directors.