The aim is to address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units and reduce the number of unhoused people camping outside in the summer.
Clarise Larson
City Government Reporter, KTOO
"My mission is to hold Juneau’s elected officials accountable for their actions and how their decisions impact the lives of the people they represent. It’s rooted in the belief that an informed public has the power to make positive change."
When Clarise isn't working, you can find her skijoring with her dog, Bloon, or climbing up walls at the Rock Dump.
Cruise ship passenger fee proposals include seawalk extension, more downtown public restrooms
Other proposals include offsetting Juneau Mountain Rescue operation costs are expanding free public Wi-Fi. Residents have until May 3 to submit comments.
Juneau Assembly will decide whether to offer winter warming shelter year-round
City officials say a year-round shelter operation would provide an alternative to illegal camping and theoretically reduce the number of encampments around town.
Juneau begins budget process that likely could see significant cuts to services
In the coming months, the Assembly will be tasked with reducing millions of dollars in spending through cuts to services.
Juneau Assembly votes to end the city’s involvement in Eaglecrest Ski Area’s gondola
The vote on Wednesday isn’t final, but it marked a major pivot away from the city’s investment in the gondola project, which has been plagued with controversy since it was purchased in 2022.
Juneau’s city-owned ski area faces uncertain future as gondola project cost balloons
City leaders and Eaglecrest’s board are scrambling to find ways to make the millions of dollars in unexpected costs pencil out. They’ll meet again to discuss it April 1.