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To enhance transparency, JPD releases its Regulations and Operations Manuel

July 27, 2020 – News

The Juneau Police Department has recently received several inquiries about its policies and procedures. JPD has now posted its Regulations and Operations Manual on the Juneau Police website here. By posting these policies online, JPD hopes to enhance transparency, promote accountability, and answer questions the community may have. The Regulations …

With 21 new COVID-19 cases in Juneau, CBJ urges community to be extra vigilant

July 26, 2020 – News

After the City and Borough of Juneau conducted another round of COVID-19 testing for employees at a Juneau seafood processor, 21 additional employees received positive results on Saturday. Of those individuals, three are Juneau residents and 18 are nonresidents. The employees of Alaska Glacier Seafoods are all in isolation and …

Ask questions at July 27 public forum on district’s plan for the start of school year

July 24, 2020 – News

The Juneau School Board is holding another public forum on the Juneau School District’s Smart Start School re-entry plan on Monday, July 27 at 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by Superintendent Bridget Weiss followed by an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions. Join …

COVID-19 update in Juneau

July 24, 2020 – News

The Alaska Health and Social Services reports two new cases of COVID-19 in Juneau, both residents. One of these cases was already part of the City and Borough of Juneau’s case count. Statewide, Alaska reported 59 new resident cases and six new nonresident cases. Cumulatively, Juneau has had 74 residents …

Want to make a difference? Deadline to file to run for Assembly & School Board is Monday.

July 23, 2020 – News

Juneau voters will elect three Juneau Assembly members and two School Board members at the City and Borough of Juneau’s October 6 Regular Municipal Election. The Assembly and School Board make important decisions that impact the community and the daily lives of Juneau residents. If you want to run for …

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COVID-19 update in Juneau

July 23, 2020 – News

Yesterday, Alaska Health and Social Services (DHSS) reported seven new resident COVID-19 cases in Juneau. One of these cases is an employee at Bartlett Regional Hospital. This is the second employee at BRH to test positive for COVID-19. The employee is not currently in the workplace and will only return to …

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Assessor’s Office soon to start canvassing

July 22, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assessor’s Office conducts inspections of various taxable properties within the borough between April and October every year. With about 12,000 taxable parcels throughout Juneau, the Assessor’s Office divides the borough into neighborhoods, which are inspected every five years. From now until October, the Assessor’s …

COVID-19 patient Donna Pratt shares her story

July 22, 2020 – News

“I am fighting for my life,” says Juneau resident Donna Pratt, 63. Donna is a patient in the Critical Care Unit at Bartlett Regional Hospital being treated for COVID-19. She asked hospital staff to share her story with the hope that people will take the pandemic more seriously. “This is …

State reports seven new resident COVID-19 cases in Juneau

July 22, 2020 – News

Alaska Health and Social Services reports seven new resident COVID-19 cases in Juneau. How the individuals contracted the virus is under investigation. The people are currently in isolation and the state Division of Public Health has initiated contact investigations and will notify and quarantine additional persons as appropriate. The seven …

Mask up to slow the spread of COVID-19. It helps the community & it’s now required.

July 21, 2020 – News

Juneau residents are now required to wear a face covering when in a publicly accessible indoor location or an indoor communal area outside the home. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly unanimously passed the mandatory face covering emergency ordinance last night. The ordinance goes into effect immediately and expires …