City staff said the information would improve the accuracy of property assessments. The referendum supporters say it’s an invasion of privacy that could lead to higher taxes.
Juneau
Juneau Assembly may ask voters how to pay for grocery sales tax exemption
To pay for the tax break, the Assembly is considering a year-round sales tax increase, a seasonal sales tax increase or a property tax increase.
Disc golfer says proposed course in Juneau park could dissuade other trail users
The idea for the course, according to Shannon Crossley of the Juneau Disc Golf Club, is that it has shorter distances so it’s easier for younger and less experienced players.
Among Juneau’s three incumbent state legislators, only one drew an opponent
Local political officials on both sides of the aisle shared some of their theories about why more people didn’t sign up to run for office.
CEO search delayed at Juneau’s regional hospital as most candidates withdraw
Hospital leadership has not yet announced its next steps.
Warm and dry May balances Juneau’s wet winter
The National Weather Service says last month’s warm and dry weather is not too concerning.
First 360-degree totem pole in Alaska was recently installed in Juneau
The pole, representing the Lingít, Haida and Tsimshian cultures, will be dedicated June 8.
Strict COVID protection measures planned for Celebration with Juneau cases on the rise
To limit spread during the events, all staff will be tested daily, temperatures will be taken at the door of each event, and masks will be required.
Remembering Reynaldo Caparas, Juneau’s DMV guy
Reynaldo Caparas’ daughter says that of all the things her dad was to her and to the community, he would really love to be remembered as “the DMV guy.”
Author raised in Juneau explores stories locals tell about the city’s early Asian immigrants
Inspired by her experiences growing up in Juneau and hearing the history of Juneau through her family, author Juliana Hu Pegues researched local legends of Juneau’s Asian residents more in-depth.