Alexandra Pierce

Juneau is weighing its first cap on whale watch operators

Juneau committee sends an unrequested $6 million state grant to the downtown Seawalk

Juneau task force weighs reviving 2001 heliport study that projected 6,037 homes out of noise corridors

“Any updated noise study or alternative heliport assessment would not be a task CBJ could undertake alone.”

A Juneau task force wants congestion data to support limiting cruise calls

Juneau tourism task force takes final public testimony Oct. 15

Juneau's task force weighs crowding fixes amid a bigger question on how much tourism is enough

“At our next meeting, we will work through these recommendations individually and vote on the final wording.”

Juneau's Áak'w Landing project shrinks to a third its size

“Building area: ~18,000 sq ft, single-story (down from up to 50,000 sq ft, multi-story).”

Whale watching incident in Coghlan Cut prompts operator inquiry at Juneau task force

“Director Pierce provided updates on the Huna Totem project and described a recent whale watching incident in Coghlan Cut and how it may interface with VITF work.”

Juneau task force takes up cruise cap criteria Thursday, with dock pressure looming

“Our job is to give future decision makers the tools to establish informed policies grounded in data.”

Juneau tourism task force faces a fork: which planning model fits the capital?

“The type of plan will dictate the structure, budget and timeline.”

Juneau weighs what kind of cruise town it wants to be

“Our job is to give future decision makers the tools to establish informed policies grounded in data.”

Southeast Alaska ports share a pattern: residents want stable or reduced cruise volumes

“Our job is to give future decision makers the tools to establish informed policies grounded in data.”

Juneau isn't changing its cruise caps — it's deciding how to decide

“These measures have helped stabilize visitation levels in the near term. However, over time, there will likely be pressure to revisit these limits, particularly in light of proposals such as Goldbelt's potential development of two additional docks.”

Alaska adopts permanent telemedicine rules for addiction treatment

“We've been able to connect all 6 of them to treatment pretty rapidly”

Anchorage sees 28% drop in unsheltered homelessness as shelters reach capacity