Department – City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Streets & Fleet Performing Spring Clean-up Operations Through May

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works Streets & Fleet Division has announced the 2026 Spring Cleanup schedule for the removal of winter pea rock, road debris, and the cleaning of storm drain catch basins and sumps throughout the city.

The full street-by-street schedule of maintenance can be found on the CBJ website at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/streets/spring-cleanup. Residents are asked to follow the schedule and remove vehicles from the designated streets on the dates noted. Operations are weather permitting and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each scheduled date.

Residents are reminded to watch for yellow “NO PARKING” signs, which will be posted at least one day in advance of cleanup operations in affected areas. Vehicles should be removed from posted streets during the dates and times indicated to ensure a thorough and efficient cleanup. We appreciate your assistance in cleaning up our streets!

For more information contact the Streets and Fleet Division at 586-5256.

May 8th, 2026|

Capital City Fire Rescue Announces 2025 Cardiac Arrest Survival Results; Exceeds State and National Benchmarks

Capital City Fire Rescue has finalized its 2025 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) report, revealing cardiac arrest survival outcomes that exceed both Alaska and national averages.

In 2025, CCFR responded to numerous cardiac arrest incidents, including 26 confirmed out of hospital cardiac arrests. The department achieved an Overall Survival to Discharge rate of 15.4%, surpassing the current national average of 10.5% and the Alaska statewide average of 12.3%.

Most notably, CCFR achieved a 66.7% Utstein Survival Rate, which is the internationally recognized benchmark for witnessed cardiac arrests involving a shockable heart rhythm. This performance is approximately double the current national benchmark of 33.4%.

“These results are a direct reflection of a community that refuses to stand by during an emergency,” said Tom Hatley, Fire Chief of Capital City Fire Rescue. “While our paramedics and EMTs provide advanced medical care, lives are saved because citizens start CPR, dispatchers provide lifesaving instructions, police officers and firefighters arrive quickly, and hospital staff continue that care. This is truly a community wide success story.”

2025 Performance Highlights:

Bystander CPR Rate: 68.2%, Juneau continues to lead in community intervention, with bystander CPR rates consistently well above national averages.
Utstein Survival Rate: 66.7%. Double the national benchmark for witnessed cardiac arrests involving shockable rhythms.
Overall Survival to Discharge: 15.4%. Exceeding both Alaska and national survival averages.
Neurological Outcomes: 11.5%. Patients discharged with “Good” or “Moderate” neurological performance, allowing survivors to return to their families and daily lives with quality outcomes.

CCFR credits these outcomes to strong partnerships between the community, emergency dispatchers, Juneau Police Department personnel, healthcare providers, and highly trained EMS responders. The department also emphasized the importance of public CPR training and rapid activation of 911 during medical emergencies.

“Every second matters during cardiac arrest,” Hatley said. “The willingness of our community members to step forward and begin CPR before responders arrive continues to make a tremendous difference.”

Residents interested in CPR, AED, and First Aid training opportunities can find upcoming classes through Juneau Pools and the American Red Cross.

For more information, contact Capital City Fire Rescue at 907-586-5322.

May 7th, 2026|

Free Swim on May 16 at Augustus G. Brown Pool

Bring your friends and family to Augustus G. Brown Pool on Saturday, May 16 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. — the Juneau-Gastineau Rotary is sponsoring a free community open swim. Enjoy the pool for free during this event. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more information.

For more information, contact AGB Pool Supervisor Chris Barte at [email protected] or 907-586-0839 ext. 4146.

May 6th, 2026|

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum

Join the Jensen-Olson Arboretum for Mother’s Day, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum, live music by local musician Tom Locher, and the blooms of early summer. Bring your loved ones to this special event, free for all to enjoy.

Visit the Facebook event page for more information about Mother’s Day at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum.

May 5th, 2026|

Registration for Outdoor Youth Soccer Opens May 11

City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation’s Outdoor Youth Soccer program is back for another summer season, running from July through August. This 8-week program is open to youth ages 5 to 14 years old and focuses on developing skills and sportsmanship in a community-driven environment. Youth participants will play in teams, practicing once a week for one hour and competing in games on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Games and practices take place across multiple fields in Juneau, and divisions are organized by age group.

Registration for this program opens Monday, May 11 at 8 a.m. under the “Youth & Teen” tab on bit.ly/registerCBJparks. The program costs $65 until May 25, when a $10 late fee will be applied. Registrants paying by cash or check must complete a paper registration form available online, and submit them via email to [email protected] or fax to 907-586-4589.

Scholarships for Outdoor Youth Soccer are available. To apply, visit bit.ly/ZGYCscholarship. For more information about the scholarship or Outdoor Youth Soccer, contact Recreation Program Supervisor Amanda Lovejoy at [email protected].

May 4th, 2026|