“There are people who are worrying about food, who are losing their jobs, who are trying to stay safe at home — and there’s this little bit that we can do to help. We’re providing food directly to their doorsteps. I appreciate all the volunteers and folks at the Salvation Army — they make this possible. I’m …
The Juneau Assembly will consider whether or not to moderate Governor Mike Dunleavy’s plan to “Reopen Alaska” during its Regular Assembly Meeting on Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. The Assembly encourages Juneau businesses and organizations listed in State Health Mandate 16 to wait for the outcome of Monday night’s …
The use of burn barrels, the burning of debris piles, and any other outdoor burning activity authorized under previously issued burn permits will be prohibited in Juneau starting May 1. This is part of the State of Alaska Division of Forestry’s statewide suspension of all burn permits – both small- and large-scale – in …
A Special Assembly Meeting focusing on COVID-19 issues is being held tonight at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be conducted completely online. The public can listen to the audio or watch the meetings in a few different ways: Call 1-346 -248-7799 and enter Webinar ID: 952 3573 1781#; or Join …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has reported another confirmed case of COVID-19 from Juneau. According to DHSS, the individual is male, aged 20-29. He got sick after being in close contact with someone else who has tested positive for COVID-19. Cumulatively, 27 people from Juneau have …
The Visitor Industry Task Force will meet via Zoom Webinar this Thursday, April 23 at 12:00 p.m. to review the final draft of their report before submitting to the Assembly. No public testimony will be taken at this meeting. The public can listen to the audio or watch the meetings …
“We’re learning like crazy. We’re learning really important lessons and doing it fast because we have to. I’ve seen projects that would take a year take a week. Restructuring the building, putting up walls, making negative pressure rooms – everything has gone so fast, but it hasn’t been done in …
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has reported two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 from Juneau. The source of the virus for both cases is secondary. According to DHSS, both cases are male, one aged 10-19 and one aged 50-59. Juneau has now had 26 cumulative cases …
The Juneau Assembly strongly urges the use of cloth face coverings – or a similar physical barrier – for any businesses with employees that interact with the public, especially grocery stores, gas stations, and retail stores. Likewise, the Assembly is strongly encouraging customers and visitors entering into a business or …
The City and Borough of Juneau’s new seasonal campground, the Mill Campground, opens Tuesday, April 21. There’s no cost to camp, but registration at the campground is required. CBJ’s goal is to provide a safe and clean seasonal camping facility from April through mid-October. Located on the hillside between Franklin …
