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Marine Passenger Fee funding recommendations open for public comment through March 25

February 21, 2024 – News, Notices for Public Comment

The public has until March 25 to comment on the City Manager’s recommendations for how to allocate cruise ship Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) proceeds in the upcoming year. Read the draft proposal on the MPF website. The draft proposal makes recommendations on expenditure of funds that come from the $5 …

Latest Juneau School District budget update

February 20, 2024 – News

The Juneau School District has launched a special newsletter to keep the community informed of ongoing efforts to address the shortfall in the current FY24 budget and develop a new budget for FY25. The most recent issue is included below. Newsletter updates are available after each budget meeting. To receive …

Juneau International Airport flights operating as usual

February 19, 2024 – News

Flights are operating as usual at the Juneau International Airport. For a brief period on Sunday, February 18, the back-up fire truck at the Juneau International Airport was down. FAA regulations require two trucks to be functional at all times for jet traffic to land. Airport mechanics quickly repaired the …

Join JCOS for Juneau solid waste Q&A sessions on February 20 and March 7

February 15, 2024 – News

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability (JCOS) will be hosting two community Sustainability Sessions featuring Q&As on Juneau’s solid waste issues: Tuesday, February 20, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Mendenhall Valley Library Thursday, March 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library Both events will be hybrid, and recordings …

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Celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day at Juneau-Douglas City Museum February 16

February 14, 2024 – News

Celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich Day at the City Museum on Friday, February 16 with activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including screenings of the film For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska and an Elizabeth Peratrovich scavenger hunt among the museum’s exhibits. Museum admission is free for …

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Prohibited substances identified in CBJ sewer system

February 13, 2024 – News

Today, Tuesday, February 13, the CBJ Wastewater Utility received reports of an unfamiliar substance passing through the sewer system. Upon investigation, the utility confirmed large amounts of a foam-like substance at the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant. CBJ is now working to identify the source of the discharge. Anyone discharging prohibited …

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New Capital Transit bus routes take off February 5

February 2, 2024 – News

Beginning Monday, February 5, Capital Transit will launch several service changes—including new stops—to express, connector, and commuter routes in order to improve the travel experience and quality of service for patrons. Service changes include: Routes 5 & 6: New stops have been added near Safeway & SEARHC on Vintage Boulevard, …

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CBJ offices and facilities opening at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 1

February 1, 2024 – News

Most CBJ offices and facilities will open at 11 AM today due to heavy snow accumulation and challenging road conditions. Treadwell Arena will open at 12:15 PM, the Dimond Park Aquatic Center will close at 8 AM and re-open at 11 AM, and Preschool Open Gym at Mt. Jumbo is …

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February 1 Utilities Advisory Board meeting remote only

February 1, 2024 – News

The Utilities Advisory Board meeting scheduled for today, Thursday, February 1 at 5:15 p.m. will take place via Zoom only due to weather conditions. Zoom: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/83013202186 Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 830 1320 2186 The Board of Education Public Forum and Eaglecrest Board Meeting, both scheduled for 5:30 p.m., will take …

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Get your feet wet with a Parks & Rec Dive-In Movie on February 9

January 31, 2024 – News

You asked, we answered—Jaws (PG) is coming to the Dimond Park Aquatic Center! Join CBJ Parks & Recreation at the pool for a dive-in movie screening on Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. This event is presented by Allen Marine Tours. Please be aware that space is limited to 100 …