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How to prevent frozen water pipes

November 12, 2021 – FYI

Colder temperatures mean your water pipes are at risk of freezing. If your water pipes are not properly insulated or maintained, you could be at risk of being without running water during a freeze-up or a pipe bursting and causing flooding and damage to your home or business. To prevent …

Why to vaccinate: Dr. Joy Neyhart

November 8, 2021 – FYI

“I am so happy that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. Now, more Americans will be protected from COVID infection, and immunized children will be able to safely interact with older family and community members. Vaccine safety evidence shows the risk of …

Cordova Street on Douglas closed for repair work; Capital Transit adjusts route

November 4, 2021 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau continues to make repairs to a water main that broke earlier this week on Cordova Street on Douglas. Due to this, Cordova Street is closed. All traffic will be diverted through Nowell Avenue and Fairbanks Street. In addition, there is no Capital Transit service …

November First Friday art openings at Juneau-Douglas City Museum

November 4, 2021 – FYI

Two exhibits are opening at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Friday, November 5: Jessica Hahnlen | Mountains, Seas, and Spirits Opening Reception:  November 5 | 4:30 to 7 p.m. Jessica Hahnlen was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. Upon returning to Juneau after an eight-year absence, Jessica was struck by …

Writing letters of encouragement and gratitude in honor of Dr. Walter Soboleff

November 4, 2021 – FYI

During the month of November, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Juneau Public Libraries will provide free note cards, U.S. postage, and an insert honoring the late Dr. Walter Soboleff to use for writing letters of encouragement and gratitude to someone in your life. Dr. Walter Soboleff (November 14, 1908 – …

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Juneau Human Rights Commission meeting scheduled for Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

November 4, 2021 – FYI

The Juneau Human Rights Commission has scheduled a meeting for Friday, November 5 at 5 p.m. At this meeting, the commission will be reviewing recommendation letters they intend to forward to the Assembly via the Assembly Human Resources Committee. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom by clicking on …

Cordova Street on Douglas partially closed to uphill traffic; Capital Transit adjusts route

November 3, 2021 – FYI

The City and Borough of Juneau is working with a contractor to make repairs to a water main that broke yesterday on Cordova Street on Douglas. Due to this, Cordova Street has been closed to uphill traffic, but remains open for downhill traffic. Uphill traffic is being diverted onto Nowell …

Big Read Juneau event “A Most Powerful Song: Elevating Indigenous Voices” happening Thursday, Nov. 4

November 2, 2021 – FYI

“A Most Powerful Song: Elevating Indigenous Voices” is a Big Read Juneau online event taking place on Thursday, November 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This NEA Big Read and UAS One Campus, One Book event continues a community celebration of Joy Harjo’s An American Sunrise and all are welcome. Please …

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Hank Harmon Public Range closed Saturday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon for cleanup

November 2, 2021 – FYI

The Parks & Recreation Department’s Hank Harmon Public Range (HHPR) will be closed this Saturday, November 6, from 8 a.m. to noon for its annual range cleanup day. The public is welcome to join the cleanup effort, but the range will be closed for target practice. HHPR will reopen at …

Apply to serve on Hospital Board, Planning Commission, or Systemic Racism Review Committee

November 2, 2021 – FYI, News

The City and Borough of Juneau is seeking applicants for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board, the Planning Commission, and the Systemic Racism Review Committee. Volunteers that serve on a CBJ board are part of the backbone of local government. All community members who have the time and interest are encouraged …