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Swimmers line up at the top of the yellow water slide at Dimond Park Aquatic Center

Dimond Park Aquatic Center June schedule changes

June 6, 2025 – News

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 …

Permit Center Hub closed June 16 to June 20

June 6, 2025 – News

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. – …

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New URL for CBJ meeting agendas/packets

June 6, 2025 – News

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 …

Children sprawl on the Arboretum lawn, with an inflatable lady bug in the foreground.

Buzz in for BugDay! at the Arboretum on June 21

June 5, 2025 – News

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 …

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

June 5, 2025 – News

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 …

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

June 4, 2025 – News

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. …

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Apply for a CBJ Enterprise or Advisory Board – deadline extended to June 6

June 3, 2025 – News

The following CBJ Enterprise Boards and Advisory Board have seat openings due to upcoming vacancies and/or terms coming due. The deadline to apply for these seats has been extended to 12 p.m. noon, Friday, June 6. Those interested in applying should fill out an online application and mark which boards …

An aquatics instructor in swim cap guides three small children in a shallow pool.

Sign up for Juneau Pools summer swim lessons starting June 6

May 30, 2025 – News

Juneau Pools will continue Preschool and Youth swim lessons at both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool in July beginning July 14. Registration opens Friday, June 6, at noon. Register online through the Parks & Rec catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registration will not be …

StoryPath returns to the Seawalk June 4 – 24

May 28, 2025 – News

CBJ Parks & Recreation is once again partnering with Juneau Public Libraries to bring StoryPath to the Overstreet Park Seawalk. Three books by Alaskan writers or illustrators will be featured over three weeks in June. Each StoryPath will feature framed pages of the story that you can read as you …

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Elevator construction at Dimond Park Field House begins June 2

May 27, 2025 – News

Starting Monday, June 2, Dimond Park Field House will undergo a major facility upgrade as a new elevator is installed. Construction is expected to run through August 31, 2025. Closures & Facility Impacts During construction, several areas of the facility will be closed to the public, including: Stairs Mezzanine Batting …