The pier will remain in place for a little while longer, but AEL&P plans to tear it down to make way for Huna Totem Corporation’s cruise ship dock planned for the area.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
American public rejects lifting the Roadless Rule, Alaska timber industry in favor
99% of online public comments oppose a Roadless Rule rescission. The timber industry said it probably won’t open up much of the Tongass National Forest to logging.
Navy destroyer USS Ted Stevens ports in Juneau, offers public tours and block party
The missile destroyer is scheduled to be downtown Wednesday through Sunday.
ADF&G approves of Trump administration curtailing Endangered Species Act protections
The new legal interpretations would allow for the incidental killing of endangered species and habitat loss.
Newscast – Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
In this newscast: The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman from Admiralty Island after his boat sank near Murder Cove; A secondary glacial outburst flood is underway in Juneau, but it’s unlikely to cause damage; Hundreds of Thousands of Alaskans are receiving Permanent Fund Dividends of $1,200 this week; Juneau musician Annie Bartholomew will compete in Pan-Arctic Vision Friday morning; The Chilkat Valley’s moose hunt ends next week, then ADF&G hopes to do a population survey
Juneau’s primary fuel dock to be replaced next year
According to Petro Marine Services, the project is estimated to cost $15 million and the goal is to complete construction next summer.