System-Wide Water Line Flushing to Begin This Week

Beginning the week of September 1, 2026, the City and Borough of Juneau Water Utility will begin flushing the water distribution system. Work is scheduled to begin in Douglas, then moving downtown and working north to the hospital, the Lemon Creek area, the Valley, Auke Bay and the Tee Harbor area, in that order.

Work will occur between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and will be tentatively completed by the end of October 2026.

Flushing the water system removes sediment and mineral accumulation in low flow areas of the system.  This results in clean and crisp fresh water for Juneau.
During this process, customers may encounter water discoloration or minor disruptions in service. To clear the discoloration, first wait until the work crew leaves the area, then run the cold water tap (preferably in your bathtub) until the water runs clear.

Please watch for crews working in the roadway, use caution, and obey traffic controls. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information, contact CBJ Utilities Administration at (907) 586-0393 or for after-hours emergencies call (907) 586-2165.

September 1st, 2026|

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ Jointly Request State Assistance for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) jointly requested immediate assistance from the State of Alaska in anticipation of a potentially imminent and record level glacial lake outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, from Suicide Basin above the Mendenhall Glacier.

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ have also issued preemptive emergency disaster declarations as a proactive measure to protect life, property, and critical infrastructure. CBJ and Tlingit & Haida are confident in the HESCO barrier flood mitigation system installed along the Mendenhall River, however, officials are emphasizing that no chances will be taken when it comes to public safety and emergency preparedness.

The two governments are jointly requesting that the State of Alaska:

  1. Issue a State Disaster Declaration for the imminent GLOF event to fully activate state disaster authorities and resources;
  2. Pre-position emergency response equipment and personnel for rapid deployment should a flash flood occur;
  3. Activate expedited permitting processes for emergency riverbank stabilization and other necessary protective work;
  4. Enhance interagency coordination and public alerting to support a unified and timely emergency response;
  5. Pursue continued state and federal assistance and funding to support emergency response, mitigation, recovery, and long-term flood protection; and
  6. Implement any necessary emergency protective orders to allow critical response measures to proceed without delay.

The 2024 Suicide Basin flood demonstrated the scale of damage and disruption this hazard can cause to Juneau residents, businesses, infrastructure, and public services. The 2025 event further confirmed the continuing threat posed by record-level basin releases.

This year, barriers and other protective measures are in place and a proactive unified response is underway. However, the potential for a catastrophic release remains, and state engagement is essential to ensure that every available emergency response tool and resource is in place before floodwaters rise.

Tlingit & Haida, CBJ and the US Coast Guard are working closely with the State of Alaska, federal agencies, emergency responders, and other partners under a unified command, to protect the lives, homes, businesses and critical infrastructure of the Juneau community.

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ appreciate the State’s immediate attention to this request and stand ready to coordinate closely with state officials as this emergency continues to develop.

August 12th, 2026|

Missed the Candidate Filing Deadline? You Can Still Run as a Write-in Candidate.

If you missed the regular candidate filing period, you still have an opportunity to run in the October 6, 2026, CBJ Regular Municipal Election as a write-in candidate. Your name will not be printed on the ballot, but can be written in by voters.

Beginning Friday, July 31, prospective write-in candidates may file Declaration of Candidacy and Alaska Public Offices Commission financial disclosure forms with the Municipal Clerk’s Office. Unlike candidates who filed during the regular filing period, write-in candidates are not required to submit a nominating petition with voter signatures. Write-in candidates must file by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

2026 Write-in Candidate Packets for Assembly and Board of Education.

For more information or to obtain a write-in candidate packet, contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or 907-586-5278.

August 3rd, 2026|

Today Is the Last Day to File for the October 6 Municipal Election

Today, Monday, July 27, is the final day to file as a candidate for the October 6, 2026, CBJ Regular Municipal Election. Candidate filing closes promptly at 4:30 p.m. Late filings cannot be accepted.

The following offices are up for election:

  • One (1) Assembly Areawide Seat (3-year term)
  • One (1) Assembly District 1 Seat (3-year term)
  • One (1) Assembly District 2 Seat (3-year term)
  • Two (2) Board of Education Seats (3-year term)

To become a certified candidate, the City Clerk’s Office must receive printed copies of the following completed documents:

  • Declaration of Candidacy
  • Alaska Public Offices Commission Public Official Financial Disclosure
  • Nominating Petition with signatures from at least 25 registered Juneau voters
  • Acceptance of Nomination

All required forms are included in the candidate filing packets and must be completed and delivered to the City Clerk’s Office, 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801.

Candidate Filing Packets

Additional election resources are available on the Clerk’s Elections webpage, including the How to Run for Local Office Toolkit, CBJ District Map, and the How to Run for Office video.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or 907-586-5278.

July 27th, 2026|

Candidate Filing Closes July 27 for the October 6, 2026 Municipal Election

The candidate filing period for the City and Borough of Juneau’s October 6, 2026 Regular Municipal Election is currently open and will close Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Candidates must file all required paperwork with the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline. Late filings cannot be accepted.

The following offices are up for election:

  • One (1) Assembly Areawide Seat (3-year term)
  • One (1) Assembly District 1 Seat (3-year term)
  • One (1) Assembly District 2 Seat (3-year term)
  • Two (2) Board of Education Seats (3-year term)

To become a certified candidate, the City Clerk’s Office must receive printed copies of the following completed documents:

  • Declaration of Candidacy
  • Alaska Public Offices Commission Public Official Financial Disclosure
  • Nominating Petition with signatures from at least 25 registered Juneau voters
  • Acceptance of Nomination

All required forms are included in the candidate filing packets and must be completed and delivered to the City Clerk’s Office, 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801.

Candidate Filing Packets

Additional election resources are available on the Clerk’s Elections webpage, including the How to Run for Local Office Toolkit, CBJ District Map, and the How to Run for Office video.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or 907-586-5278.

July 17th, 2026|
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