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Water and sewer utility rates to increase August 1

June 18, 2025 – News

Please be aware that water and sewer utility rates will increase by 5 percent, effective August 1, 2025.  The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly approved increases to both water and sewer utility rates in June 2025 following a comprehensive utility rate study and a series of public meetings …

Juneteenth holiday closures at CBJ

June 16, 2025 – News

City and Borough of Juneau offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Most CBJ offices and facilities—including City Hall, Juneau Public Libraries, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool, and Dimond Park Field House—will be closed all day. Some …

Young children chase a soccer ball on the Juneau-Douglas High School turf

Registration for Start Smart Soccer opens June 23

June 16, 2025 – News

Registration for CBJ Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Soccer program will open on Monday, June 23 at 12 p.m. Sign up online through the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under the “Youth and Teen” tab). Start Smart Soccer, for children ages 3-4, runs for 6 weeks from mid-July through August. …

Airport Manager finalists to interview, meet community on June 11 and 12

June 9, 2025 – News

Following a nationwide search, the Airport Manager Hiring Committee of the City and Borough of Juneau has selected two finalists for the position. They will join community meet and greets and complete interviews with the Airport Board of Directors and Airport Manager Hiring Committee on June 11 and 12, 2025. …

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 …

A photo of downtown City Hall. There is visible wear and tear on the building exterior.

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. …