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Marine Passenger Fee recommendations open for public comment through May 7

April 7, 2025 – News

The public has until May 7 to comment on the City Manager’s recommendations for how to allocate cruise ship Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds in the upcoming year. Read the draft proposal on the MPF website. The draft proposal makes recommendations on expenditure of funds that come from the $5 …

Assembly begins budget review process at April 5 Finance Committee meeting

April 4, 2025 – News

The Juneau Assembly will begin its multi-week review of the City and Borough of Juneau’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget during the Assembly Finance Committee meeting on Saturday, April 5 at 8:30 am. Join the committee meeting in person at City Hall, online at juneau.zoom.us/j/93917915176, or call 1-253-215-8782 with webinar …

Evergreen Cemetery awarded Level 1 Arboretum Accreditation

April 3, 2025 – News

CBJ Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Evergreen Cemetery has been awarded a Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the …

Gastineau Channel is visible beyond the landscaped Arboretum grounds on a mildly overcast summer day

Summer hours at Jensen-Olson Arboretum begin April 2

March 28, 2025 – News

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum will move to summer hours beginning April 2. The grounds will be open to visitors Wednesday – Sunday, 9 a.m – 5 p.m. and closed to the public Monday and Tuesday. This year JOA celebrates its 18th year as a free public display garden in Juneau. The …

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Juneau Pools announces additional swim lesson sessions

March 26, 2025 – News

Dimond Park Aquatic Center, continuing the instruction from the previous session. These additional classes provide opportunities for preschool, youth, and adult swimmers to develop their skills. Registration opens Friday, April 4, at noon. Registration will not be accepted over the phone, in person, or in advance. Scholarships are available. To …

Valley Transit Center construction begins March 31

March 25, 2025 – News

We’re excited to announce upcoming improvements at the Valley Transit Center! Starting March 31st, we will begin construction to install on-route chargers for our growing fleet of electric buses. This upgrade will help us provide cleaner, more efficient transportation for our community. However, to facilitate this important work, there will …

CBJ recruiting experienced airport manager to lead Juneau International Airport

March 25, 2025 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau is actively recruiting for an experienced airport executive to lead Juneau International Airport, the primary air transportation hub for Alaska’s capital city. Applications will be accepted through April 27. Following many years of dedicated leadership as manager and deputy manager, Airport Manager Patty Wahto …

Registration opens April 1 for CBJ Parks & Rec summer camps

March 24, 2025 – News

Parks & Recreation will offer several weeklong day camps throughout the summer for children ages 5 – 13. Online registration opens Monday, April 1, at noon. Register online here (click the “Youth & Teen” tab). Each weeklong camp costs $118.75-$170 + tax. A total of 129 spaces are available. Camps are offered at Zach Gordon Youth …

 

Ordinances up for Public Hearing at April 7 Regular Assembly Meeting

March 18, 2025 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Notice of Public Hearing – April 7, 2025 The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below. The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of …

Apply for Parks & Rec commercial use permit by March 31

March 3, 2025 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is accepting 1-year commercial use permit applications for the 2025 season from now through Sunday, March 31. Commercial use permits authorize commercial activity on CBJ parklands. There is a non-refundable $250 application fee for the first location and a $100 …