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Capital City Fire/Rescue launches paid apprenticeship program – no experience required

June 5, 2025 – News

Capital City Fire/Rescue (CCFR) is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Paid Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, designed to provide a fast-track into a rewarding and secure career in emergency services—no prior experience required. This unique 10-month program will accept six motivated individuals who will receive paid, hands-on training and …

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CBJ Assembly announces changes to sales tax requirements for third-party platforms

June 4, 2025 – News

On May 20, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly adopted Ordinance 2025-23(b)am, amending the CBJ Sales Tax Code to address taxation requirements for marketplace facilitators and short-term rental (STR) platforms. These changes are intended to promote equitable tax collection and ensure compliance across all business models operating within Juneau. …

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Apply for a CBJ Enterprise or Advisory Board – deadline extended to June 6

June 3, 2025 – News

The following CBJ Enterprise Boards and Advisory Board have seat openings due to upcoming vacancies and/or terms coming due. The deadline to apply for these seats has been extended to 12 p.m. noon, Friday, June 6. Those interested in applying should fill out an online application and mark which boards …

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Sign up for Juneau Pools summer swim lessons starting June 6

May 30, 2025 – News

Juneau Pools will continue Preschool and Youth swim lessons at both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool in July beginning July 14. Registration opens Friday, June 6, at noon. Register online through the Parks & Rec catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registration will not be …

StoryPath returns to the Seawalk June 4 – 24

May 28, 2025 – News

CBJ Parks & Recreation is once again partnering with Juneau Public Libraries to bring StoryPath to the Overstreet Park Seawalk. Three books by Alaskan writers or illustrators will be featured over three weeks in June. Each StoryPath will feature framed pages of the story that you can read as you …

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Elevator construction at Dimond Park Field House begins June 2

May 27, 2025 – News

Starting Monday, June 2, Dimond Park Field House will undergo a major facility upgrade as a new elevator is installed. Construction is expected to run through August 31, 2025. Closures & Facility Impacts During construction, several areas of the facility will be closed to the public, including: Stairs Mezzanine Batting …

Join CBJ and Tlingit & Haida for flood preparedness open houses and sandbag pickup in May and June

May 22, 2025 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau and Tlingit & Haida will host three community events in Dimond Park to distribute free sandbags and share flood preparedness information on May 31, June 7, and June 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drop by the Thunder Mountain Middle School parking lot to …

Pedestrian detour on Egan Drive sidewalk starting May 20

May 19, 2025 – News

The sidewalk on the channel side of Egan Drive between Whittier Street and Willoughby Avenue will be closed due to construction work on the Outer Drive Wastewater Lift Station starting Tuesday, May 20. Construction is expected to last through September. Pedestrians should cross Egan Drive at the Whittier Street traffic …

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Help shape the future of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum

May 19, 2025 – News

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is seeking individuals to participate in a museum social impact survey. Participating in the survey is simple: register your interest online and, if selected to participate, visit the City Museum free of charge three times before October 31, 2025. Participants may also bring a friend or …

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Gasoline fuel identified in Mendenhall sewer system – community assistance requested

May 19, 2025 – News

At 6:15 a.m. on May 17, 2025, operators at the CBJ Mendenhall Treatment Plant responded to a sudden gasoline spill that entered the plant and immediately disrupted wastewater treatment operations.  The severity of the spill prompted temporary evacuation of a portion of the treatment facility. Utility treatment operators worked quickly …