Juneau is a refuge for humpback whale moms and their calves, but the sheer number of whale watching boats may be harming them.
Tourism
Drilling application filed with the state to explore new cruise port on Douglas Island
The project is in cooperation with Goldbelt Incorporated, a local Alaska Native corporation, which owns the land on and adjacent to where the study would occur.
Royal Caribbean dodges Assembly questions about new dock project on Douglas Island
Despite obvious activity going on in the area owned by Goldbelt Incorporated, Mayor Beth Weldon told a Royal Caribbean Group representative that no one at the city has been informed about their plans for development on Douglas Island.
Juneau Assembly, cruise industry leaders to hold joint meeting to discuss tourism season
The hour-long public meeting will begin at noon on Thursday at City Hall in the Assembly Chambers.
Global backcountry ski and snowboard event set to return to Haines next year
The event will mark the first time the Freeride World Tour has visited Alaska since 2017.
Signature gathering begins for latest Juneau cruise limit ballot petition
The City and Borough of Juneau clerk’s office has certified a ballot petition that would put harder limits on cruise ship tourism in Juneau.