The district’s school closure plan means fewer school administrator positions, but they didn’t lay anyone off.
Juneau
Marine passenger fee proposal could help Juneau tourism businesses cut greenhouse gas emissions
The proposal would set aside $1 million collected via marine passenger fees to fund a new clean energy loan and incentive program.
Juneau Assembly sticks with plan to relocate city-run homeless camp, despite pushback from business owners
The plan would move the campground to an area mostly populated by commercial businesses, next to the city’s indoor cold weather shelter.
City and cruise lines agree to conceptual cruise visitor limits in Juneau
If approved, the limits would go into effect during the 2026 season.
Some Juneau city staff will move to Alaska Permanent Fund building
City leaders say construction at the Municipal Way office building has been too disruptive.
High school swimmer from Juneau qualifies for Olympic trials
Thunder Mountain High School’s PJ Foy will compete in the 100-meter butterfly in June.
Tongass Voices: Shiggoap Alfie Price on the challenges and rewards of learning endangered languages
Shiggoap Alfie Price is a language learner and teacher who believes in using the power of community to strengthen the language revitalization movement.
LISTEN: The Buddy Tabor Project works to preserve Juneau musician’s legacy
A group of Southeast artists is working to ensure that the music of Juneau songwriting icon Buddy Tabor endures and finds new audiences via online streaming platforms.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion parent company sold to Mississippi newspaper group
The editors of Black Press’s Alaska publications declined requests for comment. According to court documents, the company’s earnings had “steadily fallen” over the last decade.
Juneau’s hospital to receive $4M in federal dollars to improve emergency department
The project will expand and renovate the south side of the emergency department and include ventilation and electrical upgrades.