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Residents Invited to Take CBJ Community Compass Survey and Share Budget Priorities

January 20, 2026 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is asking Juneau residents to share what city services they value most by taking the CBJ Community Compass Survey before mid-February. Community feedback collected through this survey will help inform the CBJ assembly’s budgeting process this spring.  Following the passage of Proposition 2 (sales tax exemptions) in the October 7, 2025 Regular Municipal Election, significant reductions in sales …

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CBJ Appoints Thomas Hatley as Fire Chief of Capital City Fire Rescue

January 16, 2026 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Hatley as the new Fire Chief for Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR). Chief Hatley’s first official day in the role will be February 9. “CBJ is excited to welcome Chief Hatley to our community and …

 

Craig Cimmons Resigns as Eaglecrest General Manager, Erin Lupro to Serve as Acting

January 16, 2026 – News

Eaglecrest general manager Craig Cimmons announced his resignation on January 8, 2026. The Eaglecrest Board appointed Erin Lupro, Director of Snowsports School, Rental, Retail & Repair, as Acting General Manager. Cimmons was hired as General Manager in 2024, bringing extensive ski area experience to the role. Most recently, he spent 12 years at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont as Ski School & Community Engagement Manager. His appointment came …

 

CBJ Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – Evacuation Advisory Lifted for All Known Paths

January 14, 2026 – News

The evacuation advisory has been lifted for all slide paths, including the Behrends pathway.  Risk from avalanche hazard remains elevated and future evacuation advisories are possible. CBJ is actively monitoring and assessing avalanche risk for all other known slide paths and will provide updates as conditions continue to change. Despite …

 

Update: CBJ Recycling Center Remains Closed Until the Weekend

January 13, 2026 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will now be closed through January 16 due to damage to operational equipment caused by the heavy precipitation from the winter storm. CBJ RecycleWorks staff are working on repairs and hope to open to the public on Saturday, January 17. Staff …

 

CBJ Recycling Center Remains Closed Until Midweek

January 12, 2026 – News

Due to a lack of storage space and inability for new storage containers to be delivered during the winter storm, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will be closed through January 13. RecycleWorks staff will use that time to continue digging out from snow and making space …

 

Free Parking in Downtown Parking Garages Ends January 12

January 11, 2026 – News

All open floors of the DTC Parking Garage and the Marine Parking Garage will resume normal operations starting Monday, January 12 at 8 a.m. CBJ provided free parking was offered in these garages to residents needing to move their cars during hazardous weather conditions last week. As road conditions and …

 

CBJ Avalanche Advisory and Community Recovery Status Update

January 11, 2026 – News

The City & Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is providing an operational and situational update regarding avalanche risk and community recovery efforts following the 2025–2026 Juneau Winter Storm. The following is an overview of current conditions, recent response actions, and what residents can expect moving forward. Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – …

 

Property Owners Asked to Report Damage, Flooding from Winter Storm Disaster

January 10, 2026 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) requests residents report any damage to private or commercial property caused by snow, ice, flooding, snow slides or other hazardous weather conditions from the December 2025- January 2026 Juneau Winter Storm. Residents can report damage via CBJ’s online reporting tool at bit.ly/cbjstormdamage. This …

 

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 10 (6:45 p.m.)

January 10, 2026 – News

The potential for avalanches in known slide paths remains. Avalanche risk will increase overnight due to warmer temperatures and heavy rain. THE EVACUATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT. Emergency shelter is available at Centennial Hall. Emergency response crews are staged to respond in the event of an avalanche. Please limit travel in avalanche-exposed areas. Thane Road remains closed at the avalanche gates. You can …