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Reminder: file to run in 2024 municipal election by Monday

July 19, 2024 – News

The 2024 City and Borough of Juneau Regular Municipal Election candidate filing period closes Monday, July 22, at 4:30 p.m. All candidate filings must be submitted in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office located on the second floor of City Hall (155 Heritage Way, Room 214). Please note that all …

Two aspiring water safety instructors support floating swimmers in the pool.

Sign up now for swim instructor training in August

July 19, 2024 – News

Are you always the last to leave the pool? Do you enjoy helping others build confidence and learn new skills? This is your chance to start your path as an aquatics instructor! Juneau Pools is offering a Water Safety Instructor certification course in August, available at no cost to those …

Jökulhlaup season is here—stay alert to glacier conditions

July 19, 2024 – News

Jökulhlaup season is here, and that means a higher chance of flooding along the Mendenhall River system. Although not every season sees an outburst, and not every outburst leads to major flooding, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings at this time of year—especially if you live near creeks …

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With water levels high, stay alert for glacial outburst floods

July 19, 2024 – FYI, News

As Juneau experiences heavy rain and high water levels, residents along the Mendenhall River are advised to exercise extra caution and stay alert for potential jökulhlaups (glacial outburst floods). Glacier ice is unpredictable, and an outburst could occur at any time. Under current conditions, a jökulhlaup would likely lead to …

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Men’s and women’s volleyball registration opens July 29

July 18, 2024 – News

Registration for Parks & Recreation Men’s and Women’s Volleyball opens Monday, July 29. Register online until August 8 at 11:59 p.m. Pl ayer fee is $50 per person, and the team fee is $300 for Division 1 & 2 and $400 for all other divisions. Late registration on August 9 …

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Register now for Juneau Pools lifeguarding class July 31 – August 3

July 17, 2024 – News

Registration is now open for the upcoming Juneau Pools lifeguarding class on July 31 – August 3 at Dimond Park Aquatic Center. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years. Register online via the Parks and Rec registration catalog (under …

Reminder: water & sewer utility rates increased July 1

July 15, 2024 – News

Please be aware that utility rates increased effective July 1. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly, in August of 2019 (Ord. 2019-31 & 2019-44), approved increases to both the water and sewer utility rates. The 2% rate increase will go into effect July 1. Find the new rates on …

Landslide on Gastineau Avenue—no injuries

July 14, 2024 – News

Today, Sunday, July 14, a landslide occurred in the area above Gastineau Avenue. The first slide occurred at 11 a.m. behind 231 Gastineau Ave. Capital City Fire/Rescue responded and evacuated several individuals. While on scene, two additional slides and additional evacuations occurred in the same general location. No injuries have …

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Apply for JAHF funding to develop new housing starting July 15

July 12, 2024 – News

Round 4 of Juneau Affordable Housing Fund competitive funding opens Monday, July 15, 2024. Developers are encouraged to apply. To help increase housing in Juneau, the CBJ Assembly has committed $4 million from the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) to projects that create affordable and middle-income housing opportunities. The JAHF …

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Ordinances up for Public Hearing on July 29, 2024 Assembly Agenda

July 10, 2024 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Notice of Public Hearing The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below.  The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of business the business day prior to …