According to a recent report by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, it’s due to a mixture of increased outmigration and deaths outnumbering births in the region.
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Study: The average single-family home costs more in Juneau than anywhere else in Alaska
New economic data from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals higher costs for almost everything.
The Mendenhall Valley has a new year-round food truck park
By setting up shop in the winter — and 9 miles from downtown — all of these businesses are taking a leap of faith.
Juneau’s population is aging, and the cost of living may keep young people away
Juneau residents are staying in their homes as they age. That’s keeping the housing market tight, making it harder for young people to move here.
Alaska breaks cruise ship passenger record as tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic
Juneau, the state’s leading cruise ship port, tallied 1.65 million passengers on ship manifests, a 23% bump from 2019.
18 candidates file to run in Juneau’s local election
This year’s pool of candidates is far more crowded than last year’s, when five incumbents were the only candidates running and automatically won reelection.
Juneau elementary school students will have early dismissal on Mondays next year
According to a plan approved by the school board on Tuesday, elementary schools will release students at 2 p.m., and optional programs will get out at 2:30 p.m.
Frank Hauser selected as new superintendent of Juneau schools
Hauser has been superintendent of the Sitka School District since 2019.
Juneau school board approves budget built around uncertain state, city funding
“The budget that you approve this evening is based on assumptions,” Superintendent Bridget Weiss told the board at the start of Tuesday’s meeting. “There are estimates built in here, and one of those is the increase to the BSA.”
Juneau school district moves toward hiring third party for floor sealant investigation
Juneau Police, the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the District Attorney’s office and NANA are all investigating the incident.