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August 13 Visitor Industry Task Force Meeting Cancelled

August 8, 2026 – FYI

Due to emergency preparation efforts in advance of this year’s glacial lake outburst flood, the Visitor Industry Task Force meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 13 is cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled to another date. Once rescheduled, the City and Borough of Juneau will send out a notice and update …

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Registration for Fall Swim Lessons and New Program Opens August 17

August 7, 2026 – FYI

Juneau Pools fall swim lessons begin with Session 1 for tots, preschoolers, youth, and adults at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool (AGB). This session will include a new Safe Starts program for both Preschool and Youth. Registration opens on Monday, August 17, at noon, and classes begin in early September. Register online under the “Juneau Pools” tab. Registration is not accepted over the phone, in person, …

 

August 5 Juneau Commission on Sustainability Meeting Cancelled 

August 5, 2026 – FYI

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 has been cancelled.   For more information about upcoming public meetings, visit the City and Borough of Juneau calendar.  

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Sandbags Available at Dimond Park on August 4 and 6 

August 4, 2026 – FYI

UPDATE (AUGUST 5): The sandbag-filling machine is down and needing repairs. Sandbags will be hand-filled until we are able to make repairs. As this year’s glacial lake outburst flood approaches, the City and Borough of Juneau and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be filling and handing out free sandbags on Tuesday, …

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Early Bird Registration for Youth Indoor Soccer Opens August 10 

August 3, 2026 – FYI

Early bird registration for Parks & Recreation’s youth indoor soccer (ages 5 to 14) will be open from Monday, August 10, through Sunday, August 23 and costs $65 plus tax. Beginning August 24, registration increases to $75 plus tax. Register for the program through the online catalog under “Youth & Teen.”  The season runs from October 10 through December 12. Teams will …

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Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool Closed August 10 to 16 for Annual Maintenance 

July 31, 2026 – FYI

Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool will be closed from Monday, August 10, through Sunday, August 16, for its annual maintenance. This maintenance includes draining and refilling both pools, patching the lap pool liner, and general maintenance on building systems.  During the closure, Dimond Park Aquatic Center will remain open to the community. The pool will reopen …

 

North Franklin Construction Postponed, Taku Boulevard Construction Begins August 3

July 31, 2026 – FYI

The first phase of construction work along North Franklin Street in downtown Juneau has been postponed to summer of 2027. Early site investigation revealed more preparation is needed than what was originally planned for. The area will return to normal traffic and pedestrian access by Monday, August 3.  Construction on part of Taku Boulevard, from Mendenhall Loop Road to Aspen Avenue, will …

 

Recycling Center Closed July 28 for Scheduled Maintenance 

July 25, 2026 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau Recycling Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 28 for scheduled maintenance of the baler. Maintenance will ensure regular wear and tear is not exacerbated, and that the baler will continue operating consistently and efficiently for years to come.   The Recycling Center will reopen with regular hours the following day, Wednesday, July 29.   For …

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Repairs to Rainwater Leak Coming, Marine Parking Garage Stays Open 

July 24, 2026 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Building Maintenance team are aware of a rainwater leak in the Marine Parking Garage. The necessary parts have been ordered, and the garage will remain open at this time.  For any additional questions, please contact Building Maintenance at 907-586-5308. 

 

2027 Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Application Opens to Developers on July 27 

July 24, 2026 – FYI

The next round of applications for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund will go out for competition on Monday, July 27, 2026, for projects that create affordable and middle-income housing opportunities. Developers are encouraged to apply for the $2 million competitive funding opportunity by the deadline on Monday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.   The Juneau Affordable …