The season ended with more than 1.7 million passengers visiting Juneau — an all time high. KTOO’s Clarise Larson sat down with the city’s visitor industry director to hear more about it.
Tourism
The last ship of Juneau’s 2026 cruise season leaves Tuesday
The final tally of passengers who stepped off cruise ships into Juneau this year hasn’t been released yet, but it’s expected to be close to 1.7 million people.
Proposition C asks voters whether to approve a 1% seasonal tax in Juneau
The additional tax is estimated to cost the average household at least $300 a year and is supposed to help fund recreation.
Juneau’s Goldbelt Tram reopening still in limbo after crash this spring
Goldbelt Incorporated President and CEO McHugh Pierre said the company is still waiting for a major part, and it’s still a toss-up whether the tram will open before the last ship leaves on Oct. 6.
Whittier’s new $80M dock considered total loss after fire
The state fire marshal’s office is investigating how the fire started and reviewing the dock’s building plans.
Juneau has three ballot propositions this municipal election. Here’s what to know.
Along with the three propositions on the ballot are three open Juneau Assembly seats and two open school board seats. The last day to vote in Juneau’s by-mail election is Tuesday, Oct. 6.