The Juneau Police Department says “hawking” — an aggressive form of commercial sidewalk solicitation — is on the rise.
Tourism
Public meeting tonight on proposed Mendenhall Glacier fee increase
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a fee increase at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center starting with the 2016 tourist season.
Juneau Assembly considers moratorium on legal pot shops
The Juneau Assembly on Monday will consider two measures restricting — at least temporarily — legal marijuana in the capital city.
Juneau ranks No. 2 in ongoing poll of travel-worthy capitals
Juneau is one of the 20 most travel-worthy state capitals, according to an ongoing online voting contest by USA Today.
Sitka-based cruise line hires new CEO
Former Sealaska executive Russell Dick is the new CEO of Alaskan Dream Cruises.
New Hoonah dock could boost tourism numbers
Hoonah’s Icy Strait Point tourist attraction could see more visitors once a new cruise ship dock is built.