New URL for CBJ meeting agendas/packets

Beginning today, agendas and packets for upcoming CBJ public meetings will be available at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com. Please update your bookmarks and links accordingly.

The new URL is part of a transition to the CivicPlus Select software platform. Agenda packets from previous meetings are currently in the process of being uploaded to the new platform. If you’re looking for older meetings and are unable to locate them, CBJ’s old agenda management platform will remain live for 30 days until the transition is complete. However, please take note that new meeting information will only be published to CivicPlus Select.

To see the CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.

For questions, contact the CBJ Clerk’s Office at (907) 586-5278 or [email protected].

June 6th, 2025|

Permit Center Hub closed June 16 to June 20

The CBJ Permit Center Hub (PCH) will be temporarily closed to in-person visits and phone calls from June 16 to June 20 as the PCH team trains for a major permit software system upgrade.

The Permit Center Hub will return to regular in-person hours, Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 22.

Don’t worry, we’re still working behind the scenes! Office staff will keep processing permits. Inspections and pre-application conferences will continue as scheduled. You can still submit your permit applications online, and we’re here to keep everything running as smoothly as possible during this training week.

While this temporary closure may cause inconvenience, the training is essential for a smooth future permitting experience. We anticipate the new permit software system to go live by the end of the year. This upgrade will significantly improve the permitting process, making it faster, more efficient, and easier to navigate.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we improve our services.

Find out more about how to apply for a permit at bit.ly/CBJPermitHelp.

June 6th, 2025|

Dimond Park Aquatic Center June schedule changes

Beginning Monday, June 9, Dimond Park Aquatic Center will adjust its weekend hours due to staffing needs. For the remainder of June, the facility will close at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays instead of 6 p.m.

To balance these changes, we’re adding extra weekday open swims with both the red and yellow water slides open. These open swims will take place from 2–4 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, June 10
  • Tuesday, June 17
  • Tuesday, June 24
  • Thursday, June 26

Weekend open swims will still be offered, minus the late 4:30–6:00 p.m. session. See the full DPAC schedule online.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work through these short-term adjustments. We look forward to resuming a fuller schedule in July. For updates, visit juneaupools.org.

June 6th, 2025|

Capital City Fire/Rescue launches paid apprenticeship program – no experience required

Capital City Fire/Rescue (CCFR) is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Paid Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, designed to provide a fast-track into a rewarding and secure career in emergency services—no prior experience required.

This unique 10-month program will accept six motivated individuals who will receive paid, hands-on training and multiple certifications that will qualify them for permanent, year-round positions with CCFR. Apprentices will earn while they learn, gaining critical skills without needing to attend college, relocate, or spend years volunteering to get their foot in the door.

“In a time when career stability is harder to come by, emergency services continues to offer excellent job security, benefits, and a deep sense of purpose,” said Rich Etheridge, Chief of Capital City Fire/Rescue. “This program is an investment in our community and in the future of public safety in Juneau.”

Apprentices will receive training and certifications in areas such as structural firefighting, emergency medical response, rescue, and more—all while staying right here in Juneau.

CCFR is looking for applicants who are:

  • Community-service minded
  • Physically fit
  • Of excellent moral character

No emergency services background is required —just a strong work ethic and a commitment to serving the people of Juneau. The program will begin Monday, July 28.

Applications are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career with CCFR, where you’ll be part of a close-knit team protecting your neighbors and making a real difference every day.

Applications are open now at governmentjobs.com/careers/juneau.

June 5th, 2025|

Buzz in for BugDay! at the Arboretum on June 21

Join Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum to explore the fascinating world of insects at BugDay! on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Participants in this free family event will learn from hands-on workstations, games, and other activities designed to demystify insects and understand their importance in the ecosystem.

Admission is free, but space is limited. Register online through the Parks & Recreation registration catalog starting at noon on Wednesday, June 11.

Activities are geared towards kids ages 6-12 years; however, siblings are welcome. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about location and access, visit the Arboretum website.

For questions about BugDay!, contact Brooke Field, Education Coordinator for Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum, at [email protected].

June 5th, 2025|