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Juneau’s 14-day COVID-19 recap: June 14 – June 27

June 29, 2021 – News

Over the 14-day period from June 14 to June 27, there were eight people in Juneau who tested positive for COVID-19 (that’s down from 16 during the previous two weeks): 13 percent of the cases were associated with a cluster involving a small daycare. In total, 13 people tested positive …

Flood warning for the Taku River in effect through Sunday, July 4

June 29, 2021 – News

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Taku River until 2 p.m. Sunday, July 4 due to glacier-dammed lake outburst and snowmelt. Record flooding is expected on the Taku River with the highest river levels about 46 feet on Thursday, July 1, exceeding the record event …

During crowded Fourth of July festivities, unvaccinated people need to mask up

June 28, 2021 – News

With Fourth of July festivities in Juneau coming up later this week and weekend, the City and Borough of Juneau has this reminder: Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks in crowded outdoor events, like a parade or other event where six feet of social distancing …

CBJ reports two new COVID-19 cases in Juneau June 26-28

June 28, 2021 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reports two new individuals identified with COVID-19 in Juneau for June 26 – 28. Public Health attributes one case to secondary transmission and one to out-of-state travel. Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,380 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 167 nonresidents. There are three …

CBJ encourages weekly COVID-19 testing for certain unvaccinated groups

June 25, 2021 – News

With more than 66 percent of Juneau’s total population vaccinated against COVID-19, case count numbers have been tapering down. Where it is still spreading is among individuals who are unvaccinated. To keep track of and contain possible spread, the City and Borough of Juneau is encouraging the following groups to …

Juneau Public Libraries receives a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

June 25, 2021 – News

Juneau Public Libraries is one of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $11,500 will support a community reading program focusing on An American Sunrise by Joy Harjo. JPL expects to have copies of the book to hand out in September when …

Chamber of Commerce’s vaccine incentive program ends June 29

June 25, 2021 – News

Have you received your COVID-19 vaccine yet? Don’t wait – it’s the last few days of the Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy Juneau Initiative. Here’s how to give your immunity and the economy a boost: • Get a first or single-dose vaccine by June 29 at a Public Health/CBJ vaccine clinic, …

CBJ reports one new COVID-19 case in Juneau June 24 & 25

June 25, 2021 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reports one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau for June 24 and June 25. Public Health attributes the case to secondary transmission. Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,378 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 167 nonresidents. There are three known active cases in …

CBJ reports one new COVID-19 case in Juneau June 22 & 23

June 23, 2021 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting one new resident identified with COVID-19 in Juneau for June 22 and June 23. How the person acquired the virus is under investigation. Cumulatively, Juneau has had 1,377 residents test positive for COVID-19 and 167 nonresidents. There are three known active …

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Assembly makes appointments to Docks & Harbors and Eaglecrest boards

June 23, 2021 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, at a Special Assembly Meeting held Wednesday, June 23 via Zoom Webinar, made the following appointments to the Docks & Harbors Board and the Eaglecrest Board. DOCKS & HARBORS BOARD The Assembly appointed Matthew Leither and Paul Grant and reappointed James Becker to …