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Application for statewide homeowner assistance opens March 14; pre-register now

March 2, 2022 – News

Homeowners in Alaska experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for assistance through the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s Alaska Housing Homeowner Assistance. The application period opens March 14 and closes April 4 at 11:59 p.m. Juneau homeowners can check their eligibility and pre-register now at AlaskaHousingRelief.org. Once registered, …

Juneau’s community risk level lowers to Minimal

February 28, 2022 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reducing the overall community risk to Level 1 Minimal. At Minimal, wearing a mask is recommended in indoor public areas – particularly for those who are immunocompromised or live with people at high risk for severe illness – but …

Application period for a Marine Park vending permit runs March 1 – 14

February 28, 2022 – News

Three vending locations are available in Marine Park for the 2022 summer season. Individuals and businesses interested in being a commercial vendor in Marine Park should apply by 4:30 p.m. on March 14 to the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department. Find the vending permit application here and the …

Shawn Arnold will be next principal of TMHS

February 25, 2022 – News

The Juneau School District is pleased to announce that Shawn Arnold will be the next principal of Thunder Mountain High School (TMHS). Arnold is currently the Director of Student Services for the Juneau School District, managing the Special Education Program and other student-related services such as counseling, students in transition, …

Starting Feb. 28, Juneau Assembly meetings will be live-streamed on YouTube

February 24, 2022 – FYI, News

Starting Monday, February 28, the City and Borough of Juneau will start live-streaming Assembly meetings on CBJ’s YouTube channel. Specifically, that means Regular Assembly Meetings, Special Assembly Meetings, and Assembly Committee of the Whole Work Sessions. Assembly meetings are currently conducted in person in City Hall Assembly Chambers as well …

Free KN95 masks available in more locations around town

February 24, 2022 – FYI, News

Free KN95 masks are now more widely available in Juneau. The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services sent more masks to Juneau, and they’re being distributed by the Juneau Public Health Center and the City and Borough of Juneau. Pick up a free box of KN95 masks at the …

CBJ’s COVID-19 hotline & drive-thru testing site to operate 5 days a week starting Feb. 28

February 23, 2022 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau’s COVID-19 hotline and drive-thru testing facility will be closed on Wednesday and Sunday starting the week of February 28. To schedule a COVID-19 molecular test and get results within 24 hours, register online or call the COVID-19 hotline at 907-586-6000 from 8 a.m. to …

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Assembly makes appointments to Systemic Racism Review Committee

February 18, 2022 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appointed Ivan Nance and Gail Cheney to the Systemic Racism Review Committee. The appointments were made during a Special Assembly Meeting held Thursday, February 17, via Zoom. Nance’s term begins immediately and ends June 30, 2023 and Cheney’s term begins immediately and ends …

Juneau International Airport joins federal anti-trafficking campaign

February 18, 2022 – News

The Juneau International Airport will soon launch a public outreach campaign to combat human trafficking. This is part of a formal partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Juneau airport is the first in the state to join the federal effort. The …

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Learn about Eaglecrest’s proposed gondola project at Feb. 23 public meeting

February 18, 2022 – News

The public is invited to learn about Eaglecrest Ski Area’s proposed gondola project during a public meeting via Zoom webinar on Wednesday, February 23, at 6 p.m. Eaglecrest General Manager Dave Scanlan will give a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Join the public meeting online https://juneau.zoom.us/j/87333520820 or call 1-346-248-7799 …