The nonprofit organization has been fundraising to construct a newer, updated facility for the last few years.
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Juneau Assembly might approve a spot for Juneau Animal Rescue’s new shelter
That and other items are on the agenda for the Assembly’s regular Monday night meeting at Centennial Hall.
Judge gives city OK to refile eviction cases against Telephone Hill residents
The city wants to demolish the homes on the hill this winter to make way for denser housing, but some tenants are refusing to leave and filed a lawsuit to prevent demolition and preserve the homes.
Juneau’s new Parks and Rec director says fee increases, service reductions likely
Marc Wheeler takes on the role as the city faces potential budget cuts following this year’s local election.
Juneau Assembly kills ordinance to adopt local ranked choice voting system
The decision came after multiple people testified on the topic at the Assembly’s regular meeting, almost all against adopting the change.
Juneau Assembly will decide whether to adopt ranked choice voting Monday
If adopted, Juneau would become the first major city in Alaska to adopt ranked choice voting for municipal elections.
Telephone Hill tenants file lawsuit as city plans next steps for redevelopment project
The city’s Nov. 1st eviction date for Telephone Hill tenants has come and gone, and now, the city is laying out the plan for what lies ahead for the neighborhood.
Juneau Assembly weighs cost of buyout for View Drive residents in flood zone
The Juneau Assembly is hoping to avoid paying a portion of the cost for a federal program that would offer buyouts to residents of the street hardest-hit by Juneau’s annual glacial outburst floods.
Telephone Hill tenants must vacate homes by Saturday ahead of demolition plans
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.
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.