The evictions come after outcry by local advocates, who asked the city to halt them until it produces a clearer redevelopment plan. Right now, a developer has not signed on to the project.
Local Government
Juneau Assembly approves pay hikes to city manager, attorney
According to city data from 2024, the city manager isn’t the highest-paid employee when it comes to actual earnings. She was outpaced in actual earnings by several Juneau Police Department officers.
Juneau will pay for part of temporary levee expansion using funds meant for Capital Civic Center
The Assembly approved a reallocation of $5 million dollars from the new arts and culture center to help pay for flood protection.
Juneau Assembly appoints returning and new members following local election
New member Nano Brooks and incumbents Ella Adkison and Greg Smith gave their oath to the city attorney and will now each serve a three-year term.
Police escort man from Juneau Assembly meeting after allegedly threatening city leaders
KC Kregar was asked to leave the meeting because of his alleged harassment of city officials and Assembly members. He was previously arrested for refusing to leave City Hall earlier this month.
Skagway gets first look at possible plans for expensive and complicated rock fall mitigation
A major rockslide has been threatening Skagway’s busiest cruise ship dock for years. None of the long-term mitigation options are going to be easy or cheap.