A very-Juneau quirk in lot lines has left the future of a Starr Hill playground in question. City officials say a private driveway that’s long run through Chicken Yard Park isn’t safe or legal.
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Juneau is celebrating its newest park — amid a lawsuit over what paid for it
“The ribbon cutting for Overstreet Park marks the completion of the entire park and that section of the seawalk,” said George Schaaf, head of Juneau Parks and Recreation.
Juneau Assembly to decide fate of Aquatics Board as empowerment debate resurfaces
The advisory board for Juneau’s two municipal swimming pools wants its mandate extended for at least another year. Juneau’s outgoing parks and recreation director said the Aquatics Board has run its course.
George Schaaf tapped to lead Juneau parks department
George Schaaf, a former Trail Mix executive director, has been tapped to lead Juneau’s Parks and Recreation Department. He will replace Kirk Duncan who retires in May.
The story of the downtown Juneau tramway that was never built
Chuck Keen had a vision to build a tramway to a hotel and a two-story revolving restaurant at the summit of Mount Juneau. But the project stalled when one of his companies filed for bankruptcy protection and a dispute with the City and Borough of Juneau.
Forest Service, Trail Mix partner to boost Alaska trail and cabin repairs
Alaska’s national forests will see more cabin and trail improvements under a new public-private partnership. A nonprofit group long involved in Juneau maintenance work is increasing its role in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests.
City to merge departments, shuffle jobs to save money
City and Borough of Juneau officials say the move will eliminate two full-time positions and save about $275,000 a year.
After nearly 30 years, Juneau service agency SAGA on verge of folding
Acting board chair Matt Smith says the board is fighting as hard as it can to keep SAGA alive.
City installs new custom bike racks
There will be 15 new racks with 12 custom designs. Each rack accommodates at least two bikes.
How squeaky wheels are driving changes in Juneau’s tree cutting policy
This isn’t a story about a scandal, but about how a few vocal and connected residents became the proverbial squeaky wheel.