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|

CBJ Assembly announces changes to sales tax requirements for third-party platforms

On May 20, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly adopted Ordinance 2025-23(b)am, amending the CBJ Sales Tax Code to address taxation requirements for marketplace facilitators and short-term rental (STR) platforms. These changes are intended to promote equitable tax collection and ensure compliance across all business models operating within Juneau.

Beginning July 1, marketplace facilitators—third-party platforms that allow individual sellers to offer services, such as Uber, Airbnb, and Rover—must collect and remit sales tax on behalf of their sellers, instead of putting the burden of calculating, collecting, and remitting tax on each individual.

Meanwhile, STR platforms must take steps to ensure that each Juneau listing on their platform is registered with CBJ, in compliance with recent STR regulations that allow all Juneau’s accommodation providers to operate on the same playing field.

Read more about key changes to the Sales Tax code below, as well as guidelines for what to do if you’re a seller currently filing with CBJ.

For the complete notice, including guidelines for marketplace platforms, visit bit.ly/3HoZ0Us.

Key Changes to CBJ Sales Tax Code

Effective July 1, 2025, marketplace facilitators, defined as a person or entity that facilitate the sale or rental of the seller’s property, product, or services through a physical or electronic marketplace, are required to:

  • Register with the CBJ Sales Tax Office
  • Collect and remit sales tax and hotel bed tax on behalf of sellers providing goods, services, or rentals physically delivered or performed in Juneau

Examples of marketplace facilitators include Uber, Turo, Airbnb, VRBO, DoorDash, and Rover.

The ordinance also introduces new compliance obligations for platforms facilitating short-term rentals (STRs). Specifically, STR platforms must:

  • Ensure each Juneau listing displays a valid CBJ STR registration number
  • Submit a monthly report to the CBJ Sales Tax Office of all STR registration numbers active on their platform

Important Note: Online sales of goods may fall under the authority of the Alaska Remote Sellers Sales Tax Commission (ARSSTC) rather than CBJ. If you are unsure whether your sales should be reported to CBJ or ARSSTC, please contact the CBJ Sales Tax Office for assistance.

Guidelines for Sellers Currently Filing with CBJ

If you currently collect and remit sales tax directly to CBJ, you must:

  • Continue to file returns for transactions made through June 30, 2025 (return due July 31, 2025)
  • If you will no longer be making sales outside of a marketplace platform, you must formally close your CBJ sales tax account. Do not stop filing without submitting an  account closure form.

While the CBJ Sales Tax Office will make efforts to contact known platforms, sellers are strongly encouraged to verify with their marketplace facilitator, especially smaller or lesser-known platforms, that they are aware of and are meeting the new collection and remittance obligations.

For questions, please contact the CBJ Salex Tax Office at [email protected] or (907) 586-5215 ext. 4901

June 4th, 2025|

Sigoowu Ye (Fun Place Park) closed for renovation starting June 5

Sigoowu Ye in Lemon Creek will be closed to the public for major renovation work beginning Thursday, June 5. Renovations to the park will include new playground equipment, landscaping, pathways and lighting. Construction is expected to continue through early September.

For the safety of yourself and others, please respect the park closure and avoid all  construction equipment until the project is complete and the park has reopened.

For questions, please contact:

June 4th, 2025|
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