Last year’s event was wildly popular. The library director said it was the biggest storytime on record.
Local Government
Juneau’s only public indoor track isn’t wheelchair accessible. Advocates are asking the city to add an elevator
The Assembly’s draft Capital Improvement Plan includes a request of $450,000 for an elevator. But an updated estimate from the city’s engineering department says it’ll likely cost more than $1 million.
Governor and mayor remain close with Anchorage library leader despite her offensive remarks
In recorded conversations, Judy Eledge called Alaska Native people “racists.”
Under new agreement, Juneau would have until 2028 to open Eaglecrest gondola
The new agreement pushes back the deadline for opening the gondola by a year, setting it at May 31, 2028. If it doesn’t open by then, Goldbelt can back out.
Telephone Hill residents plan next move after Juneau acquires property from state
With public planning meetings set to begin this summer, tenants are asking the city to delay evictions as long as possible.
Anchorage’s winter shelters are closing soon. What then?
Homelessness experts expect the number of people sleeping outdoors in Anchorage to swell from about 300 to as many as 800.
Kenai Peninsula Borough settles harassment suit involving former mayor for $237K
The announcement comes eight months after Pierce resigned and six months after his former assistant, Pamela Wastell, sued him for repeated sexual harassment, and sued the borough for failing to protect her.
Debate over West Douglas e-bike tours could continue despite Assembly vote against it
The ordinance to lease the road to iRide Alaska failed on Monday, but the Assembly will vote on the lease again at its next meeting on May 8 after one member gave notice for reconsideration.
City Manager Rorie Watt to resign at the end of September
Watt has been city manager for seven years, a period when Juneau experienced rapid growth in tourism interrupted by the pandemic.
Juneau’s housing strain continues as warming shelter closes for the season
Juneau’s housing crunch usually worsens in the spring as seasonal workers make their way to town. But this year, a local housing provider says the situation is scary.