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ZGYC launches new after-school programs in Cedar Park & Geneva Woods starting February

January 23, 2025 – News

Zach Gordon Youth Center is very excited to announce the launch of two new neighborhood after-school programs, starting February in Cedar Park and Geneva Woods. The programs will offer free, on-site programming for children and youth ages 6-12, meeting children and families in the neighborhoods where they live to provide …

Wide view of the Whittier parking lot with Zach Gordon Youth Center building visible in the background

Whittier Lot open for hourly public parking

January 22, 2025 – News

The Whittier Parking Lot, located near the intersection of Whittier Street and 3rd Avenue next to the Zach Gordon Youth Center, is now open to the public for hourly paid parking. At this time, payment is only available through the ParkSmarter app. Customers can use the app to pay for …

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Joint Assembly/School Board Facilities Committee meeting scheduled for January 22

January 17, 2025 – News

The CBJ Joint Assembly/School Board Facilities Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 22 to discuss the Dzantik’i Heeni Playground Project. The meeting will be held at 12 p.m. in person at the City Hall Assembly Chambers and remotely via Zoom. Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/87158300522 Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 871 5830 0522 …

Potential exposure to measles from traveler in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

January 17, 2025 – News

A measles case was confirmed in a resident of the Southern Kenai Peninsula this week who flew through Sea-Tac. This person is an unvaccinated adult who began experiencing symptoms while traveling home to Alaska from a trip overseas. This person was infectious while flying on Alaska Air flight 228 from …

 

February 3, 2025 Assembly Meeting: Notice of Public Hearing-Revised 1/16/2025

January 16, 2025 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Notice of Public Hearing – February 3, 2025 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 …

CBJ launches short-term rental task force

January 14, 2025 – News

The City & Borough of Juneau has launched a short-term rental task force to investigate the impact of short-term rentals (STRs) on housing availability in Juneau and recommend improvements. The task force, which will be active for approximately five months in total, includes Assembly members and members of the public …

Homestead Park closed for reconstruction starting January 13

January 10, 2025 – News

Homestead Park in Douglas will be closed to the public for major reconstruction work beginning Monday, January 13. Construction is expected to continue into June 2025. During this closure, the park will undergo a number of improvements including replacements to the elevated wooden platforms, walkways, and stairs. This project is …

City Museum closure on January 15

January 9, 2025 – News

 The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be closed on Wednesday, January 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a private event. The City Museum’s regular winter hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday). Admission in the month of January is free, thanks to …

Join Huna Totem lease open house meetings on January 22 & 23

January 8, 2025 – News

The community is invited to join CBJ at two open house meetings to discuss a proposed Huna Totem tidelands lease. The meetings will take place in the Assembly Chambers on Wednesday, January 22, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and on Thursday, January 23, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. …

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Funding to study a long-term solution to Mendenhall Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF) included in the American Relief Act of 2025

January 2, 2025 – FYI, News

Late into the night on December 20th the U.S. Senate passed  House Resolution 10545, also known as the American Relief Act of 2025. The legislation includes disaster relief funding with a specific provision supporting Juneau’s flood mitigation efforts, thanks to the advocacy of Alaska’s federal delegation. H.R. 10545 included language directing …