Drivers parked in certain parts of downtown must move their cars by 8 p.m. Friday or be towed.
Local Government
Unauthorized $10M steel purchase for Haines dock provokes crisis of confidence in borough
Borough officials were surprised and angered by the purchase, which represents a commitment to a design that newly elected leaders had expressed interest in changing.
Juneau will have a new parking enforcement system next year
Cameras in parking garages and on police vehicles will keep track of license plates.
Despite safety concerns, downtown Juneau apartment project clears major hurdle
The city’s fire chief said the department would not support the project due to its location.
Juneau Assembly votes to eliminate development restrictions in landslide zones
“This is not a perfect document in any way, shape, or form,” said Mayor Beth Wheldon before the vote. “But this is the best that we could probably come up with.”
As city seeks public input on new compost facility, local business remains wary
Last December, $2.5 million for the new facility’s design and construction was earmarked in the $1.7 trillion spending bill passed by Congress.
Juneau residents needed to fill open seats on city boards and committees
The planning commission, hospital board, Board of Equalization and Systemic Racism Review Committee all have openings.
Juneau residents can start harvesting Christmas trees on Thanksgiving
City leaders wanted to accommodate families who get their trees as part of their Thanksgiving tradition.
City seeks public testimony on flood mitigation along Mendenhall River
Residents are encouraged to attend to ask questions or offer public testimony Monday at 6 p.m.
Juneau Assembly approves 9% increase to docks and harbors fees
Local fishermen argued that the increase should only apply to cruise lines that use the docks.