The point-in-time count measures both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness. It can also be a chance for people to access services for the first time.
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Jan. 18, 2023: Juneau’s PIT count is coming soon; KTOO’s Katie Anastas with a legislative update; Ghost Light Theatre MixCast; Mendenhall Fireside Chats
Juneau’s PIT count is coming soon; KTOO’s Katie Anastas with a legislative update; Ghost Light Theatre MixCast; Mendenhall Fireside Chats
Grant offers some Alaskans unconventional but stable housing for a year
Usually federal housing money can’t be used to rent non-traditional housing like boats, hotel rooms or rooms in a home. This program side-steps these requirements.
City green lights Glory Hall’s affordable housing project in downtown Juneau
At least 40 people came to the meeting, most wearing shirts that said “Juneau Needs Affordable Housing.” More than two dozen people testified in favor.
The Glory Hall still wants a permit for its affordable housing project in Juneau
The Planning Commission will take up the issue of the permit at its meeting Tuesday night. It can grant, deny or impose conditions on the permit.
Juneau’s city-run homeless camp closed for winter, but the warming shelter isn’t open yet
The campground above the cruise ship docks is for people experiencing homelessness in Juneau. It closes for the winter every year, leaving the people who stay there to decide where to go next.
Update: Juneau man arrested days after he was reported missing
Juneau police announced Wednesday that Lucas Schneider had been arrested on outstanding warrants and taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Juneau affordable housing project gets second chance at permit after appeal
The city denied permits for the job back in December because it said the renovation would increase density in a hazard zone.
Juneau affordable housing project challenges city’s permit denial
The city has acknowledged housing as a top priority in its comprehensive plan.
Alaska is fighting a surge in fentanyl deaths with stronger overdose kits
Nearly 300 Alaskans died of opioid overdoses last year, and most of those deaths involved fentanyl.