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City Manager responds to Port of Seattle cancelling early cruise season sailings

March 11, 2020 – News

The Port of Seattle announced today that it has cancelled the April 1 and April 5 planned sailings of the Seattle 2020 cruise season. The cancelled sailings are “port of call” sailings, which means that the vessel makes a one-day stop in Seattle on its way to a different destination. …

Anticipating COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Dunleavy declares public health disaster emergency

March 11, 2020 – News

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a declaration of public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 anticipated outbreak. The declaration initiates a unified command structure between the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Public Safety, and …

Assembly to hear regular public updates on COVID-19

March 11, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will be getting regular updates on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at the start of all meetings of the whole Assembly, specifically Regular and Special Assembly Meetings, Committee of the Whole Meetings, and Assembly Finance Committee Meetings. At this time, the Assembly will make …

Older adults & people at higher risk of getting sick from COVID-19

March 10, 2020 – News

To prevent or slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the State of Alaska strongly recommends the following guidance: Recommendations for higher risk Alaskans People who are over 60, and anyone who has serious chronic health conditions such as heart and lung disease, and diabetes, are at increased risk …

Amid ongoing COVID-19 planning, CBJ and partners prepare for Westerdam & upcoming cruise season

March 6, 2020 – News

The Holland America Line cruise ship Westerdam is planning to arrive in Juneau toward the end of March and will tie up at the AJ Dock to lay up for two to three weeks prior to its regular tourist season. Holland America Line informed the City and Borough of Juneau of its …

Reminder: Email questions to Assembly prior to March 9 COVID-19 meeting

March 5, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly has scheduled a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. to update the community on COVID-19. The meeting will take place in City Hall Assembly Chambers. Public Testimony will not be taken. KTOO will broadcast the meeting …

CBJ Port Engineer Erich Schaal selected as Juneau’s Engineer of the Year

March 4, 2020 – News

The Juneau Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognized City and Borough of Juneau Port Engineer Erich Schaal as Engineer of the Year at the Alaska Capital Engineers’ Banquet on February 29. The award recognizes a Juneau engineer each year that has demonstrated excellence in engineering within …

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Assembly to update community on COVID-19 at March 9 meeting

March 3, 2020 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly has scheduled a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. to update the community on COVID-19. The meeting will take place in City Hall Assembly Chambers. KTOO will broadcast the meeting on 104.3 FM. The meeting will …

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Public meetings on Douglas/West Juneau area begin Tuesday, March 3

March 2, 2020 – News, Notices for Public Comment

A series of public meetings on Douglas/West Juneau kicks off Tuesday, March 3. Each meeting will focus on a different topic and, collectively, the topics will form the framework of the Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan. All the meetings, hosted by the City and Borough of Juneau Community Development Department, will …

Eaglecrest’s snow streak continues; 43 consecutive days with snowfall!

March 1, 2020 – News

Eaglecrest Ski Area has received snowfall for 43 consecutive days, including every day for the month of February and over two feet in the last week alone. Since January 19, 2020, Eaglecrest’s summit snow stake has received over 185 inches of snowfall. The base snow total is not far behind …