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Demolition work taking place at Juneau Airport

June 19, 2020 – News

Demolition work at the Juneau International Airport has begun. The work is part of the Juneau Airport’s Terminal Reconstruction Project to replace the oldest portions of the terminal that house the regional air carriers and airport administrative offices, and to improve both airport operations and energy efficiency of the building. …

Due to high demand, COVID-19 test results to Juneau have been delayed

June 18, 2020 – News

People who’ve recently tested for COVID-19 in Juneau at the City and Borough of Juneau’s drive-thru testing facility or Juneau International Airport may be experiencing delays in getting results back. Due to high demand, the turnaround time for test results in Alaska and at some commercial labs is currently taking …

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Juneau has one new case of COVID-19

June 18, 2020 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports one new resident case of COVID-19 in Juneau. How the individual contracted the virus is under investigation. Cumulatively, 39 people from Juneau have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. Of those, four cases are active and 35 individuals have recovered. The …

About 45 people shared comments & experiences during Listening Session

June 18, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau thanks the roughly 45 individuals who spoke out last night on local issues related to policing, racism, and social justice during the Listening Session. “These are heavy topics and several people shared personal experiences of racism and trauma – that takes courage,” Juneau Mayor Beth …

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State reports a new COVID-19 case in Juneau

June 17, 2020 – News

The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports one new resident case of COVID-19 in Juneau. How the individual contracted the virus is under investigation. Cumulatively, 38 people from Juneau have tested positive for COVID-19 since March. Of those, three cases are active and 35 individuals have recovered. Juneau’s …

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Speak out on local issues related to policing, racism & social justice at 7 p.m. Listening Session

June 17, 2020 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The public is invited to share concerns, thoughts, and ideas related to local issues on policing, racism, and social justice during a Listening Session tonight at 7 p.m. The City and Borough of Juneau is hosting the online event, which is meant to be a starting point of an ongoing community conversation. …

Recently flown? If you were exposed to COVID-19 during that flight, you will be contacted.

June 16, 2020 – News

You’ve recently flown back to Juneau. You’ve heard that someone who doesn’t live in Juneau has tested positive for COVID-19. Now you’re wondering if you were exposed on your flight. The short answer is this – if you’ve recently flown and are considered someone who’s been exposed, you will be …

COVID-19 update in Juneau: State says case reported June 11 is community spread

June 16, 2020 – News

No new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Juneau today for either residents or nonresidents. But the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has updated how individuals who’ve recently been reported as having COVID-19 in Juneau acquired the virus, including one by community spread. After a thorough …

JPD’s Use of Force Policy, Use of Force Demographics & response to #8CANTWAIT

June 15, 2020 – News

Juneau Police Department policies are constantly evolving based on best practices and feedback from its stakeholders. Its Use of Force policy was most recently updated on March 17, 2016. Read JPD’s Use of Force Policy here. With the goal of being transparent and responsive to the public, JPD recently released …

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How to give public comment during June 17 Listening Session

June 15, 2020 – News, Notices for Public Comment

To hear citizen concerns related to local issues on policing, racism, and social justice, the City and Borough of Juneau is hosting a Listening Session through Zoom this Wednesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Juneau Assembly members, Juneau Police Department leadership, the Juneau School District superintendent, and the Juneau School Board have …