Over the 14-day period from November 16 to November 29, there were 109 people in Juneau who tested positive for COVID-19 (that’s down slightly from 112 during the previous two weeks): Two percent of the cases were associated with ongoing clusters. The University of Alaska Southeast cluster had eight positive cases …
Individuals in Juneau that have been financially harmed by the pandemic can soon apply for some relief through the COVID-19 Individual Assistance Grant Program. The Juneau Assembly recently appropriated $2 million of federal CARES Act funding to help qualifying individuals pay for basic needs like food, healthcare, transportation, utilities, and housing. Catholic …
Due to the record amount of recent rainfall, mudslides and flooding have caused damage around town. The City and Borough of Juneau encourages residents to stay away from steep hillsides and flooded areas, including: Twin Lakes Park – CBJ Parks & Recreation has closed this area until Friday, including Project …
The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting nine new residents with COVID-19 in Juneau. How the individuals acquired the virus is under investigation. Cumulatively, Juneau has had 815 residents test positive for COVID-19 since March and 112 nonresidents. There are 67 active cases in Juneau and 855 individuals …
The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is offering free COVID-19 testing to individuals who may have been at risk for COVID-19 exposure but are not experiencing any symptoms. Asymptomatic testing begins Thursday, December 3, and will end Sunday, December 13 (or sooner depending on demand). You must …
The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting 15 new residents with COVID-19 in Juneau. Public Health is attributing eight cases to secondary transmission and the rest are under investigation. Yesterday’s case count update had information on Juneau’s fifth death, which was reported on November 27. The …
High winds combined with heavy snowfall at higher elevations will cause the avalanche hazard above Thane Road to rapidly increase this afternoon/evening (December 1, 2020), according to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). This increases the possibility of an avalanche reaching Thane Road in the next 24 …
Individuals who purchase property in the City and Borough of Juneau are now required to disclose to the Assessor’s Office how much they paid for their property. The new mandatory disclosure law applies to anyone buying property starting today, November 30. Read the ordinance here. Alaska state law requires municipalities …
In accordance with the City and Borough of Juneau code of ordinances, CBJ annually solicits input from the public on project proposals to be funded with Marine Passenger Fee proceeds. Due to the ongoing pandemic, CBJ does not have predictive knowledge of cruise ship passenger visitation for calendar year 2021. …
Starting late tonight through late Wednesday night, the National Weather Service in Juneau is forecasting heavy rainfall along with significant snowmelt. The 48-hour rainfall totals are expected to range from five to 10 inches. These atmospheric conditions, along with the recent freeze-thaw cycle and already saturated conditions, could destabilize the …
