The Juneau Assembly approved the transfer of the Hurlock Avenue lot at its meeting Monday night, along with leasing the property to Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority for use as an emergency youth shelter.
"Juneau Assembly"
New vision for Juneau arts facility will hopefully boost economic recovery
Juneau public works director Katie Koester says the concept is a different vision from the $4.5 million proposal for a standalone facility that voters rejected to fund in 2019.
Juneau Assembly to consider local disaster declaration for storm damage
If Juneau officials do declare a local disaster, it adds to the chorus calling for a federal disaster declaration — and federal resources for the recovery.
Valley property once slated for assisted living may house Juneau youth shelter again
Local housing providers say, right now, finding a safe place for homeless, at-risk and runaway youth to stay should be a priority.
Applications open for Juneau’s direct pandemic relief payments
Payments begin at $1,000 and scale up to $2,000 based on income. Eligible residents can also get an extra $300 per dependent child.
Juneau Assembly approves more CARES funding for businesses and individuals impacted by COVID-19
On Monday night, the Assembly passed $2.3 million in CARES Act funding to create another grant program for businesses and another $2 million for grants to individuals impacted by the pandemic.
City says new machine should improve turnaround times for COVID-19 testing in Juneau
The Juneau Assembly approved $700,000 in CARES Act money for testing equipment in June. But with the machines in high demand all over the world, the city expected to have to wait until 2021.
Juneau Assembly appoints new member, bids farewell to Edwardson
Christine Woll replaces Rob Edwardson to represent District 2 on the Juneau Assembly. She will serve a three-year term.
Juneau’s election results are official. Here’s what the Assembly’s newest member wants to tackle first.
Juneau’s first by-mail election had the city’s best turnout in more than 20 years.
Juneau Assembly OKs up to $2,000 to households in rent and mortgage relief
In addition to the housing assistance grants, the Assembly approved millions more in pandemic relief grants for schools, businesses and a destination marketing campaign.