Juneau

State plans to replace worn-out docking structures at Auke Bay ferry terminal

The state wants to replace rotting, corroded docking structures at Juneau's Auke Bay ferry terminal. Red king crab habitat already moved its dump site.

by Walter AlaskaNews16h ago2 min read

Greens Creek operator Hecla will cash out its preferred stock and may sell new shares

Hecla, which runs the Greens Creek silver mine near Juneau, will cash out up to $7.6 million in preferred stock and may sell up to 50 million new shares.

by Melinda Communities.News1d ago1 min read

Juneau charter boats would pay more than triple per passenger under harbor fee hike

Juneau's whale-watching and charter boats would pay more than triple per passenger by 2030. The Assembly can block it Monday; the city manager says don't.

by Walter AlaskaNews1d ago2 min read

Tlingit scholar says Southeast climate adaptation should rest on Tlingit knowledge

A Tlingit scholar argued in Juneau that Southeast should face climate change mainly at a local and regional scale, grounded in Tlingit knowledge.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2d ago3 min read

Tlingit man at Juneau lecture says Sealaska, not clans, has the say over clan land

At a Sealaska Heritage lecture, a Tlingit man said Sealaska, not clans, now has the say over clan land, and called for clan intellectual property rights.

by Melinda Communities.News2d ago3 min read

Tlingit Elder to argue culture is why Baby Raven Reads gains last

A Tlingit Elder and scholar will argue Thursday that culture is why reading gains from SHI's Baby Raven Reads hold up when many programs' gains fade.

by Maggie AlaskaNews2d ago2 min read

Juneau has slightly fewer jobs than in 2012 as state work shrinks and mining grows

Juneau has slightly fewer jobs than in 2012 as state government shrinks and mining grows. The icebreaker that might help needs somewhere for its crew to live.

by Walter AlaskaNews3d ago2 min read

Coast Guard icebreaker that watched Chinese ships in the Arctic stops in Juneau

The Coast Guard's former oil-industry icebreaker stopped in Juneau near the end of a 134-day deployment, some of it spent watching Chinese research ships.

by Walter AlaskaNews3d ago3 min read

Juneau Airport Board to weigh selling old Hertz building and keeping the proceeds

Juneau Airport Board meets Thursday to weigh recommending a sale of the old Hertz wash bay building, with the airport keeping sale proceeds and ground lease revenue.

by Walter AlaskaNews3d ago2 min read

Most comments to Juneau's tourism task force seek more limits before it finalizes plan

Most public comments to Juneau's tourism task force asked for more ship and passenger limits, city staff found. It meets Thursday to finalize its recommendations.

by Walter AlaskaNews3d ago2 min read

Follows: Juneau task force nears a whale-watch cap and a new helicopter noise study

Juneau must replace the software behind its payroll and billing by 2030

Juneau has to replace the software behind its payroll and billing before support for its current system ends in 2030. No price tag as of July.

by Walter AlaskaNews4d ago2 min readFrom Jul 8

Juneau youth basketball registration for ages 6 to 14 opens Monday at 8 am

Juneau Parks & Recreation opens youth basketball registration Monday at 8 am for ages 6 to 14, $65 plus tax. Spots go first come, first served, closing Nov. 30.

by Walter AlaskaNews6d ago2 min readFrom Nov 3

NOAA removes remaining funds from two Juneau contracts as they near closeout

NOAA is wrapping up a Juneau air charter contract that flew people and supplies to its research station in one of North America's rainiest places.

by Melinda Communities.News6d ago2 min read

Tlingit scholar to speak in Juneau on Tlingit knowledge and climate change

Tlingit scholar Aandax̱joon Sabena Allen speaks Tuesday at Sealaska Heritage Institute on Tlingit knowledge, the Raven Cycle and adapting to climate change.

by Maggie AlaskaNews6d ago2 min read

Robes telling the story of the Navy's 1882 bombardment of Angoon will be danced Friday

Shgendootan George made 10 robes telling how the U.S. Navy shelled and burned her village, Angoon, in 1882. They'll be danced in Juneau Friday.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago3 min read

Juneau couple's appeal of a 185% assessment jump goes back before the city board

A Juneau couple's property nearly tripled in assessed value this year. Their appeal was set for a second hearing Thursday; no result is public yet.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Follows: Juneau assessor trims contested Glacier Highway value but says it appears undervalued

Kensington mine's gold output falls 21%, but high gold prices keep it profitable

Kensington mine near Juneau dug up a fifth less gold this summer than last year, at a higher cost per ounce. High gold prices still kept it in the black.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Federal contracting in Alaska: Mendenhall Glacier visitor center plan gets more design money in federal contracts

This week's federal work for Alaska firms: more design money for Mendenhall Glacier's visitor center plan, wildfire plane upkeep and a lot of office paper.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Egan Drive's winter 45 mph speed limit is now in effect in Juneau through Jan. 31

Egan Drive's speed limit near Fred Meyer in Juneau is 45 mph through Jan. 31, down from 55 mph. The stretch sees heavy crashes in winter, and a permanent traffic signal fix isn't expected until 2027.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Juneau pushes state to keep a second Douglas Island bridge in its road plan

Juneau told the state a second bridge to Douglas Island is "a must" for its next road plan. The state's draft has no money for it. DOT says it's still active.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Consultant's plan says Eaglecrest should publicly address its canceled gondola

A consultant says Eaglecrest should explain its canceled gondola, what it calls a $12.2 million write-off at a ski area taking in about $2 million a year.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago3 min read

Greens Creek sets record $147 million quarter as Hecla weighs three paths for tailings

Greens Creek set a record for free cash flow, and Hecla is weighing three ways to get silver and gold from its tailings, which it values at $6.4 billion gross.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago3 min read

Juneau talk ties an 1880 sea otter dispute to Tlingit offshore rights claims

In 1880, Hoonah chiefs asked the Navy to drive off British Columbia sea otter hunters or let them do it. A Juneau talk asks what it means for Tlingit claims.

by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago3 min read

Juneau planners to decide permit for Guardian Flight hangar already standing

Juneau planners take up a permit Nov. 10 for a Guardian Flight medical jet hangar that's already standing. A city note says a permit was issued by mistake.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Juneau staff seek $3.5 million toward new Glacier Highway water main before road rebuild

Juneau utility staff want $3.5 million to start replacing an old water main under Glacier Highway, so it's in the ground before the state rebuilds the road.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Follows: Juneau Assembly to consider $10 million loan for Glacier Highway water main

Juneau staff seek approval to remove closed Calhoun Avenue pedestrian bridge

Juneau staff asked a committee to approve removing the closed Calhoun Avenue bridge for $150,000. The 1977 structure is unsafe and no replacement is planned.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

State will drill test holes on Glacier Highway in Juneau for planned lighting

The state will drill 20-foot holes in Glacier Highway's shoulder Nov. 9-20 to test the ground for planned lighting, which has slipped to a 2027 bid date.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Equipment arrives at Cascade Point ferry site before construction is authorized

The state has started hauling equipment to its Cascade Point ferry terminal site north of Juneau. It still hasn't cleared anyone to start digging.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Juneau's last budget year ended $8.6 million better than forecast, city slides show

Juneau ended its budget year with $8.6 million more in savings than the Assembly expected. It still spent $13 million more than it took in, new slides show.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Juneau could sell Indian Village lots to Tlingit & Haida below market value

Tlingit & Haida applied to acquire four city-owned lots in Juneau's Indian Village, and city staff want the Assembly to weigh selling them below market value.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago3 min readFrom Sep 4

Juneau draft resolution would round cash payments to the city to the nearest nickel

Juneau's bank quit supplying rolled pennies, so city staff want cash payments rounded to the nearest nickel. Pay by card and you still owe every cent.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Juneau residents can compost pumpkins free at Juneau Composts through Nov. 30

Juneau's jack-o'-lanterns can skip the landfill. Juneau Composts takes undecorated pumpkins free, 24/7, through Nov. 30, in the program's sixth year.

by Alaska News1w ago1 min readFrom Oct 28

Juneau's all-winter recreation pass goes on sale at $250, up $50

Juneau's all-you-can-swim-and-skate Winter Pass is back, now $250 plus tax, $50 more than last year. A regular adult swimmer breaks even in about 30 visits.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min read

Juneau memo puts glacial flood fight at $933,965 a year, plus barrier upkeep

Juneau's glacial flood response will cost $933,965 a year, plus $1.2 million for HESCO barrier upkeep, a city memo says.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago3 min read

Aging commission will hear Juneau seniors Nov. 4 on the next state senior plan

Alaska's aging commission will hear from Juneau seniors over lunch Wednesday at Centennial Hall, and what they say helps steer four years of senior services.

by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min read

Juneau manager seeks Tlingit & Haida partnership to house Coast Guard crews

Juneau's city manager says the icebreaker Storis won't make Juneau home without housing. She wants to team up with Tlingit & Haida to open land at Kowee Creek.

by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min read

Juneau Assembly to weigh how it will pick a developer for Telephone Hill housing

Juneau is about to go shopping for a developer to put up to 155 homes on Telephone Hill. The Assembly gets one shot Monday at changing how it picks.

by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min read

Juneau assessor trims contested Glacier Highway value but says it appears undervalued

Juneau's assessor trimmed a Glacier Highway property's value by $217,500 after seeing its rent roll, but says the property still appears undervalued.

by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago2 min read

Legislative Council approves up to $66,000 for new Alaska House SUV

The House's 15-year-old ride is wearing out, so legislative leaders OK'd up to $66,000 for a new SUV. Staff's pick is a Jeep Wagoneer, the cheapest quote.

by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago1 min read

Juneau to close five downtown and Douglas streets to vehicles for winter

Juneau will close five downtown and Douglas streets to vehicles starting Oct. 30 for winter safety. No reopening date is set.

by Alaska News2w ago1 min read