City Manager Kim Kiefer wants to balance Juneau’s budget with a combination of savings, spending reductions and property tax increases.
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Proposed budget cuts would close Augustus Brown Swimming Pool
Juneau City Manager Kim Kiefer is expected to detail her proposed budget cuts to the Assembly Finance Committee on Wednesday, as the city faces a $12 million shortfall for the next two fiscal years.
Is Juneau ready for a cruise ship security threat?
Emergency officials in Juneau are testing their response to a cruise ship security threat today.
Bartlett Regional Hospital board to begin CEO deliberations
Five candidates interviewed last week for the position of Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO.
School board praises superintendent while accepting resignation
Contrary to what community members may have thought, Lisa Worl said Gelbrich made an effort to become part of the community.
City readies for Douglas Highway extension
As soon as this summer, the city will be ready to apply for permits to build a pioneer road at the end of North Douglas Highway.
School board approves budget that cuts teachers, adds curriculum
“A lot of teachers who want to wait or aren’t supportive of a curriculum may not have the same high-needs students in their buildings.”
After-school program asks Assembly for $48,500 funding
It’s 4 o’ clock in the afternoon and 12-year-old John Barresi’s school day ended an hour ago. But the sixth grader is still hanging out at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School working on a project.
Outgoing superintendent critiques school system
Juneau Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich critiques the school system in his resignation letter.
City wants citizen input on cell tower master plan
The second neighborhood meeting is March 27 at UAS.