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Year-round operation of warming shelter, tougher camping enforcement get go-ahead from Assembly
Keeping homeless facility open until June 30 instead of closing April 15 passes unanimously; vote also means year-round funds will be included in next year’s proposed budget.
Apr 76 min read
Assembly, in surprise vote, opts to revisit demolition plans for Telephone Hill
6-2 vote on motion by newcomer Nano Brooks ‘to discuss actions that could affect Telephone Hill development or the timeline’ follows months of pleas by locals to preserve neighborhood.
Apr 64 min read
Demolition of Telephone Hill now open for bids, with city seeking completion of work by July 31
Notice published Saturday sets a bid deadline of April 28; specifies contractor will retain ownership of scrap metal, but CBJ keeps items of historical value.
Apr 64 min read
Organizers say boost from 50th Alaska Folk Festival means this year’s is even bigger
Traditional week of concerts, dances and workshops starting Monday also features neon, puppets and new documentary about festival’s historic half century.
Apr 64 min read
Limited hours, other restrictions make year-round warming shelter unappealing, winter campers say
Assembly on Monday set to consider extending Thane shelter’s operations beyond usual April 15 closing, with an eye on getting tougher on camping in public areas.
Apr 64 min read
Showtime opens another moving evening for the Juneau community
The 36th annual event continues to showcase dance in the capital city across all ages.
Apr 513 min read
Rollover accident at Fred Meyer intersection results in minor injuries
A two-vehicle accident at midday Saturday on Egan Drive at the Fred Meyer intersection resulted in two people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue..
Apr 41 min read
Fire engulfs mobile home at Auke Bay RV Park, homeowner escapes unharmed
Firefighters make quick knockdown after arrival, but trailer sustains severe damage.
Apr 42 min read
Gold Medal Hall of Fame completes a marriage dream
2026 selection ‘a honeymoon’ for inductee Marie Beierly as she joins husband Tim Wilson in GMHOF.
Apr 39 min read
$25M passenger fees proposal includes $12M for seawalk, $3.5M for waterfront restroom shelter
Public comments accepted until May 3 for draft CBJ plan that also lists $802,000 for public Wi-Fi, new funding for Juneau Mountain Rescue due to past searches for missing visitors.
Apr 34 min read
Division of Motor Vehicles warns Alaskans to be alert of scam text messages
A customer looks at the screen of an iPhone 6 Plus in a Sept. 19, 2024, file photo. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles is alerting the public about fraudulent text messages claiming to originate from the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles. The scam texts are in no way connected to the Alaska DMV and should be disregarded or reported as spam, according to a press release published Thursday. The Alaska DM
Apr 31 min read
Advocacy group’s first Roadless Rule public hearing defends the Tongass as a way of life, opposes repeal
Southeast Alaskans say they value protecting 'the northern lung of this planet' for cultural, economic and environmental reasons.
Apr 37 min read
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