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Registration for Parks & Recreation Start Smart Sports opens August 26

August 23, 2024 – News

Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports (ages 3-5) opens Monday, August 26 at noon. Register online under the “Youth & Teen” tab. There are 23 spots available and registration is first come, first served. All registrations received after the session is full will be placed on a waitlist. …

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Out of town this fall? Here’s how to vote in the CBJ Municipal Election

August 23, 2024 – News

It’s a busy election season this year—so don’t forget that the October 1, 2024 CBJ Municipal Election is just around the corner. Between September 12 and October 1, Juneau voters will make selections for Mayor, Assembly, and Board of Education, as well as vote on ballot propositions and recall petitions. …

A small group, including a man in an Alaska DOT&PF safety vest, stand on a bridge and look over the Mendenhall River.

Mendenhall River flooding update: DOT and National Guard demobilize

August 22, 2024 – News

As the pace of the most labor-intensive recovery work slows, some of our partners are returning to their day jobs. After two non-stop weeks hauling debris, Alaska Department of Transportation crews and equipment stood down on Wednesday. That included equipment operators from around the state who traveled to Juneau to …

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Mendenhall River flooding update: Assembly appropriates emergency funds for flood response

August 20, 2024 – News

Juneau is now entering its third week of response and recovery in the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. As the pace of new information slows, we’ll continue to provide these information round-ups 2-3 times a week. Keep checking Facebook for the latest updates as they occur, or …

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Perseverance Trail closed 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, August 19

August 16, 2024 – News

Perseverance Trail will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, August 19 (weather permitting) while helicopter crews transport construction material for Gold Creek bridge along the Perseverance Trail corridor. During the closure, Coastal Helicopters will sling loads of material from the Last Chance Basin parking lot at …

August 19 Assembly meetings moved to Centennial Hall

August 16, 2024 – FYI, News

The CBJ Assembly Human Resources Committee and Regular Assembly meetings scheduled for Monday, August 19 will meet in Centennial Hall (101 Egan Dr) instead of the City Hall Assembly Chambers. Both meetings will also be held remotely via Zoom. The Regular Assembly meeting will include an update on Mendenhall River …

Join Juneau Rotary Clubs for Fish Creek shelter ribbon-cutting on August 21

August 16, 2024 – News

The Rotary Clubs of Juneau will celebrate the completion of the new Fish Creek Park shelter with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, August 21 at 6 p.m. The community is invited to join for a first look at the newest addition to Juneau’s outdoor recreation facilities. The shelter is located just …

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Mendenhall River flooding update: weekend clean-up and assistance information

August 16, 2024 – News

With clean-up still underway for many households, debris collection crews will be out on the streets all day Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, although Disaster Assistance Centers are winding down, in-person help is still available—see all the details below. Last but not least, make sure to look after yourself while you’re …

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Mendenhall River flooding update: stay safe during clean-up

August 15, 2024 – News

With over a week of clean-up and repair work complete, it’s easy for tasks to start feeling routine. The urge to make progress just that much faster is hard to resist. As you keep working—especially with powerful tools in hazardous environments—don’t forget to put safety first. Make sure you are …

Craig Cimmons to serve as next Eaglecrest General Manager

August 14, 2024 – News

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Craig Cimmons as the next General Manager of Eaglecrest Ski Area. Cimmons will formally be appointed to the role at a special Eaglecrest Board meeting on Thursday, August 15 at 5:30 pm. “The Eaglecrest Board is very excited …