Alaska's state capital, a unified home-rule city and borough on Gastineau Channel. Not reachable by road; accessible only by ferry, airplane, or ship. Home to the state legislature, the Governor's Office, and Mendenhall Glacier.
Juneau, AK, USA
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Alicia Hughes-Skandijs
“I would move that we direct staff to postpone the PRAC ordinance 2020— or sorry, not PRAC, uh, ordinance 2026-41 to align with when this will be heard so they can both be heard at the same time.”Juneau: September 21, 2026 Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession · Sep 21, 2026
Nano Brooks
“when mentioning the, uh, permissible use areas of Montana Creek and Area 35, the amendment would be to add, and all other aerial areas where similar use is permitted.”Juneau: September 21, 2026 Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession · Sep 21, 2026
Nano Brooks
“is Mendenhall Mall Road private or public?”Juneau: September 21, 2026 Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession · Sep 21, 2026
Nano Brooks
“It was expressed that, you know, most of these vehicles don't have VIN numbers.”Juneau: September 21, 2026 Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession · Sep 21, 2026
Neil Steininger
“kind of the end result here is e-motos would be treated the same as dirt bikes. Currently are treated. Is that accurate to say”Juneau: September 21, 2026 Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession · Sep 21, 2026
Nano Brooks
“in the earlier meeting, $500 was mentioned. So if our maximum is $500, it should be up to $500”Juneau: September 21, 2026 Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession · Sep 21, 2026
Juneau Assembly Finance Committee cuts Travel Juneau budget in 5-4 vote
The Juneau Assembly Finance Committee voted 5-4 Wednesday night to reduce Travel Juneau's hotel bed tax funding by $400,000 on a recurring basis, cutting the destination marketing organization's budget from roughly $1.27 million to about $867,000.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
Juneau Assembly votes 8-1 to end gondola deal, repay Goldbelt $12.2M
The Juneau Assembly voted Tuesday to terminate the Eaglecrest gondola revenue-sharing agreement with Goldbelt and appropriate $12.2 million to repay the corporation, ending a project deemed financially infeasible after cost overruns.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago2 min read
Juneau Assembly faces budget crisis with projected negative fund balance
The Juneau Assembly heard testimony Tuesday from dozens of residents defending recreation facilities as the city grapples with a projected negative general fund balance at the end of fiscal year 2027, forcing difficult decisions on service cuts and potential tax increases.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4mo ago2 min read
Juneau Assembly Finance Committee votes 6-3 to end gondola project, repay Goldbelt
The Juneau Assembly Finance Committee voted 6-3 Tuesday to direct staff to end the Eagle Crest gondola project and draft an ordinance to repay Goldbelt and terminate the revenue sharing agreement, after construction costs ballooned from $7 million to $27 million.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago4 min read
Public Commenter Blames Management Turmoil for $12M Gondola Cost Surge
A public commenter told the Assembly Tuesday that forced management changes and procurement delays added millions to the Eagle Crest gondola project, with Trump tariffs worsening costs after two construction seasons were lost.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago3 min read
Juneau schools seek $10M bond for roofs, HVAC after state funding dries up
The Juneau School District is reviving a $10 million bond proposal for critical maintenance including roofs at three schools, HVAC upgrades, and security systems after years of minimal state capital funding left the district unable to address mounting infrastructure needs.
by Alaska Newsadded 4mo ago3 min read
Hundreds pack Juneau Assembly meeting to oppose recreation facility cuts
Juneau residents filled a special Assembly meeting to testify against proposed budget cuts to pools, field house, ice arena, and Eagle Crest ski area, with many families warning closures would drive them from the city.
by Alaska News5mo ago4 min read
Eagle Crest faces $1.68M subsidy request or severe cuts
Eagle Crest Ski Area presented three budget scenarios to the Assembly Finance Committee, revealing that operating at the historical $930,000 subsidy level would require 56% staff cuts and eliminate operational resilience, while a bare-minimum viable operation requires $1.68 million in taxpayer support.
by Alaska News5mo ago3 min read
Airport firefighting trucks fail, leaving Juneau one flat tire from losing all flights
Juneau's airport dropped to Index B status when two of three firefighting trucks failed simultaneously, limiting service to only 737-700s Alaska Airlines is phasing out and prompting urgent funding requests for replacement equipment.
by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago4 min read
Juneau committee weighs limiting short-term rentals to one per owner
The Assembly Lands, Housing and Economic Development Committee reviewed a draft ordinance that would cap short-term rental ownership at one property per person, with members divided on whether the restriction addresses housing availability concerns.
by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago2 min read
Senate Finance advances pension bill with municipal opt-in provision
The Senate Finance Committee voted 5-2 to advance a bill restoring defined benefit pensions for public employees after adopting an amendment allowing municipalities to opt in rather than being automatically enrolled.
by Alaska Newsadded 5mo ago5 min read
Alaska lawmakers urge federal reclassification of 911 dispatchers
The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on a resolution urging Congress to reclassify emergency dispatchers from clerical workers to protective service personnel, granting them access to federal training and mental health resources.
by Alaska News5mo ago3 min read