As Juneau continues to see high COVID-19 case counts, Alaska State Epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin has this guidance on what people can do today – right now – to slow the spread: “Getting vaccinated is the best long-term strategy to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19. However, it takes …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 86 new individuals in the Juneau community – 83 residents and three nonresidents – identified with COVID-19 for October 9 thru 11. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports eight new individuals …
City and Borough of Juneau Clerk staff continues to work with the Municipality of Anchorage Election team in processing the remaining ballots from the CBJ By Mail Regular Municipal Election. As of Friday, October 8, 2021 a total of 9,197 ballots have been received. Of those ballots, 6,382 ballots have …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 25 new Juneau residents identified with COVID-19 for October 8. Juneau has about 121 active cases, according to Juneau Public Health. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports 11 new individuals who’ve …
The City and Borough of Juneau Clerk staff, working with the Municipality of Anchorage Election team, has processed approximately 40% of the ballots to be reviewed from Tuesday’s, October 5, 2021 Regular Municipal Election. The remaining ballots will continue to be processed starting on Monday, October 11 until October 15 …
A COVID-19 vaccine booster shot will strengthen protection against COVID-19, including the Delta variant. If you fall into one of the groups below, you can register on juneau.org/vaccine to receive a booster shot this Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Centennial Hall, …
Due to last weekend’s storm, equipment to work on Mendenhall River Community School’s entrance arch was not available and the work was not complete. Instead, it will take place this Saturday, October 9. Vehicle access into Mendenhall River Community School will be limited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. City …
Juneau residents can visit any Juneau Public Library and pick up a free copy of An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo (see opening hours here). This is thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program. Learn more at bigreadjuneau.org. Joy Harjo is an internationally …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) reports 12 new Juneau residents identified with COVID-19 for October 7. There are currently three people with COVID-19 hospitalized at Bartlett Regional Hospital. The Juneau School District reports seven new individuals who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and were infectious while in school: One …
Jerel Humphrey has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bartlett Regional Hospital by the Hospital Board of Directors. Humphrey takes over from Kathy Callahan, who came out of retirement to temporarily serve as Interim CEO. The announcement was made after a special meeting Tuesday by BRH Board President …
