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Learn about proposal for off road vehicle park at Feb. 9 public meeting

February 3, 2022 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department and the Juneau Off-Road Association are holding a public meeting on Wednesday, February 9, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss a proposal for an off road vehicle (ORV) park. The park would be located on CBJ-owned property approximately 35 …

Drop off donations to support Tonga this weekend, Feb. 5 – 6

February 3, 2022 – FYI, News

Drop off donations this weekend to help support Tongan-Alaskans whose family members have experienced destruction to their homes due to the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga last month. Here are the details of relief effort: Drop-off times: Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 …

Photo of cruise ship docked along Seawalk

Comment on draft recommendations for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds by March 4

The City Manager’s recommendations on how to allocate Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds are now available. The public has through March 4 to provide comment on the recommendations. Read the draft proposal here. The Manager’s draft proposal makes recommendations on expenditure of funds that come from the $5 City and Borough …

Public Health offers free walk-in COVID-19 vaccines & boosters every Wed. & Fri. in February

January 28, 2022 – News

The Juneau Public Health Center will continue to offer free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines to individuals ages 5 to adult & boosters for ages 12 to adult every Wednesday and Friday throughout February. Simply walk in from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you prefer to make an appointment, go to …

Leadership structure at Bartlett hospital changes; chief clinical officer & interim chief financial officer appointed

January 27, 2022 – News

Bartlett Regional Hospital has promoted Kim McDowell to the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) position and hired Robert Tyk as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Under the direction of Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jerel Humphrey, Bartlett has returned to its previous leadership structure with all clinical services under the …

Avalanche and landslide hazards on Basin Road & Perseverance Trail

January 26, 2022 – News

Recent avalanche and landslide activity in the Basin Road and Perseverance Trailhead area has blocked both Perseverance access trails and portions of Basin Road. The stability of these areas is unknown and additional slide activity may occur at any time. Existing hazards include unstable trail that is undercut by landslide …

Airport testing ends Jan. 31. Here’s where else in Juneau to get a molecular COVID-19 test.

January 25, 2022 – News

The State of Alaska’s free COVID-19 airport testing program is ending Monday, January 31. After that date, people in Juneau or traveling to Juneau will no longer be able to get a molecular COVID-19 test at the Juneau International Airport. Here’s a list of other places in Juneau that offer …

Parks & Recreation opens summer shelter reservations Monday, Jan. 31

January 24, 2022 – FYI, News

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is opening summer shelter reservations Monday, January 31 at 8 a.m. Summer shelter reservations are available April 15 – September 15 and cost $25 per hour plus tax. Reservations can be made online here starting January 31. Summer shelter reservations can also be …

CBJ is distributing CareStart COVID-19 self-tests. They expire June 30, according to the FDA.

January 24, 2022 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau began distributing the CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Home Test to the general public last week. All 26,000 test kits that CBJ received have a printed expiration date on the box of March 2022. In fact, the CareStart test kits that CBJ received all expire on …

Please check your vessel: Flood watch in effect through Saturday evening

January 21, 2022 – News

With possible rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches from Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning, Juneau Docks & Harbors would like to remind all boat owners to make sure all pumps are operating correctly, their boats are not taking on any water, and all mooring lines are secure. For …