Department – City and Borough of Juneau

Hank Harmon Public Range Reopening July 19

City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the reopening of the Hank Harmon Public Range on Saturday, July 19. The range will resume normal operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.

Please note that short-term temporary closures may occur in August to allow for the completion of additional project work.

The Hank Harmon Public Range (HHPR) is a free community facility owned by CBJ Parks & Recreation and managed by the volunteer-led HHPR Board. The facility includes two public shooting ranges: a 100-yard short range and a 440-yard long range.

In 2022, CBJ partnered with proHNS to complete preliminary design work, cost estimating, and an application for an ADF&G Pittman-Robertson Hunter Access Grant. The project was awarded nearly $1 million in funding for facility improvements.

Originally constructed in the early 1960s, the HHPR has undergone a comprehensive upgrade to improve safety, accessibility, and overall user experience. Key improvements include:

Replacement of deteriorating wooden barrier walls with a new earth berm between the two ranges
New custom concrete shooting stations
Upgraded shooting shelters with new roofing and gutter systems
Expanded and improved parking area with curbs, gutters, drainage infrastructure, and new asphalt paving
New signage and range boundary delineation to increase safety for adjacent recreation areas
Realignment of target berms for clear lines of sight
Regrading of range surfaces for better drainage
Improvements to the downrange access road
Installation of new safety signage throughout the facility
Designated ADA-accessible parking and access features

All improvements have been designed and constructed in accordance with National Rifle Association safety standards, ensuring Juneau-area hunters, recreational shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts have safe, year-round access to the facility.

The City and Borough of Juneau thanks its project partners for their contributions and support: the Hank Harmon Public Range Board, proHNS LLC, North 57 Land Surveying, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

For additional information about the facility or upcoming work, please contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226 or visit juneauparks.org. To reach the Hank Harmon Public Range Board directly, visit hhprjuneau.org.

July 19th, 2025|

Special Airport Board Meeting scheduled for July 21

A Special Airport Board Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025 at noon at the Juneau International Airport Alaska Room. This meeting will be in-person only. The board will start in open season and move into executive session to interview a candidate for the Airport Manager Position.

The full agenda is available here: https://juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4579/files/agenda/10859

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For more information, please contact Shannon VanValin at 586-0962 or [email protected]

July 19th, 2025|

Water shut-off scheduled for Glacier Spur Road area on July 18

Water service to streets in the area of Glacier Spur Road will be shut off from 9 a.m. to Noon on Friday, July 18, 2025. The brief outage is needed to connect the new upgraded waterline on Eyelet Court to the water main on Glacier Spur Road.

The shut off will affect residents on Eyelet Court, residents on all streets off Glacier Spur Road north of Eyelet Court (see list below), and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

During the scheduled shutdown period, the following affected areas will be without water:

Eyelet Court
Threadneedle Street
Trafalgar Avene
Kanat’a Deyi Street
Garnet Street
Gladstone Street
Circle Drive
Counterpane Lane
Gladstone Street
Glacier Spur Road, north of Eyelet Court

Please check your appliances and heating system and take any precautions noted in the owner’s manual to make sure that they will not be damaged from lack of water.

After water service returns, you may notice air or light sediment when first using the water. This is normal and will dissipate relatively quickly. If you notice either of these conditions, please allow water to run from the affected faucet until it returns to normal. This typically takes less than one minute.

CBJ recognizes the inconvenience to residents and appreciates your patience during these critical upgrades.

For questions, contact:

Nick Druyvestein, CBJ Engineering – (907) 586-0800 x 4224
John Hollatz, Hollatz Engineering, Inc. – (907) 321-7760
Andrew Campbell, Admiralty Construction Inc – (907) 321-2265

July 17th, 2025|

Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Round 5 application opens July 21

The next round of the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) competitive funding program opens for applications on July 21 with $2.5 million in available funds. As with previous rounds, round 5 of the JAHF seeks to fund projects that create affordable and middle-income housing opportunities for Juneau.

The JAHF allows for-profit developers, non-profit organizations, public and regional housing authorities, and tribal governments to apply for grants or loans to cover capital costs associated with the development of housing.

Since 2021, JAHF grants and loans have supported both new construction and rehabilitation of existing housing stock to provide needed housing for seniors, vulnerable populations, and low- and middle-income residents. Currently funded projects are projected to create 377 additional housing units and are estimated to bring over $77 million worth of investment to the community over the course of the expected project completion within the next two to three years.

Round 5 application materials and eligibility guidelines will be available on the JAHF website beginning Monday, July 21. An informational public meeting about the application process will be held on Monday, July 28 at 3:00pm AKDT via Zoom.

For more information about the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund, including eligibility guidelines and past recipients, please visit the JAHF website.

July 17th, 2025|

Construction on West 8th Street & Glacier Avenue begins July 21

The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering & Public Works department will begin construction on West 8^th Street between F Street and Glacier Avenue on July 21. Construction will continue throughout the summer and early fall.

The planned work includes road repairs and utility upgrades and is expected to be completed by October 2025. The project will require intermittent disruptions to pedestrian access, vehicle traffic, and Capital Transit service in the project area (see map below).

What to expect:

The intersection of Glacier Avenue and West 8th Street will be closed to the public beginning the week of July 21 and will remain closed for up to three weeks.
Residents of Parkshore Condominiums and their visitors will access F Street from 10th Street. The 10th Street intersection will remain open during the duration of the project.
Pedestrians should avoid the project area and utilize alternate routes. Motorists should follow detour signs posted on either side of the project area.
The Downtown Fire Station will retain access to F Street throughout the project.
Capital Transit will use detour routing during construction. The stops at the Federal Building, Downtown Fire Station and Glacier Avenue at 12^th Street will be closed beginning July 21 and remain closed for up to three weeks. Transit riders can use the nearby stops at the State Museum, Foodland IGA (at Willoughby) and the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Additional information regarding Capital Transit stop closures and route alterations will be available at juneaucapitaltransit.org.

Road closure barricades and pedestrian detour signs will be in place for the duration of construction. Please obey all signage and detours for the safety of yourself and others. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while work is underway.

For questions, please contact Jason Hoffbauer, CBJ Project Manager, at [email protected] or (907) 586-0800 ext. 4191.

July 16th, 2025|