The U.S. Department of Education says Alaska failed to meet conditions attached to COVID relief funding for schools in Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula.
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Cruise line officials object to Juneau’s plan for marine passenger fees
A letter sent to the city last week argued that nine proposed projects don’t meet the terms of a 2019 settlement agreement.
Juneau had a record-breaking cruise season last year. This year should be about the same.
With the first ship arriving Tuesday, Juneau’s tourism manager says things should “run a lot more smoothly” this year.
Juneau students stage walkout in protest of Dunleavy’s education veto
Many walked to the Alaska State Capitol to demand a response from lawmakers.
What happened to the fast-food restaurants that used to be in Juneau, and why aren’t there more today?
For this Curious Juneau, Clarise Larson investigates what it takes to make a fast-food restaurant survive in the capital city today.
Juneau School District announces principals and assistant principals for next year
The district’s school closure plan means fewer school administrator positions, but they didn’t lay anyone off.
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.