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More service, visitor information helping Capital Transit to keep up with extra cruise passenger traffic
Remedies made after residents unable to board full buses last year seem to be working, officials say
Opinion
My Turn: It is possible to be pro-tourism and believe Juneau is oversaturated with cruise ships
I originally came to town as a visitor over 30 years ago. I found a vibrant town and…
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Limit of 16,000 cruise passengers most days, 12,000 on Saturdays being discussed by industry and CBJ
Voluntary policy to “get the peak out of the week” targeted for 2026, city’s tourism director says
Opinion
My Turn: Tourism has destroyed the Juneau I grew up in
Following Paul Fuhs letter May 6, I would say this: I don’t know where in Alaska he grew…
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Cruise industry says Marine Passenger Fees being spent illegally as Assembly members give initial OK to $21M list
$5M for shore power, $3M for Capital Civic Center, $2M for Marine Park improvements among projects
Opinion
My Turn: Rejecting the cruise ban is essential for keeping Juneau a viable place to live
Another bad policy is being floated as a softer, gentler version of the cruise ship ban petition that…
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Cruise ship employee arrested after stabbing multiple people aboard with scissors
South African man tried to deploy lifeboat, then attacked security staff, nurse and a passenger.
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First cruise ship of the season arrives to welcomes, planned protest
Passengers get warm reception at dock, may encounter midday rally seeking ship-free Saturdays.
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Activists hoping to put Saturday ban on large cruise ships on local ballot
Proposed initiative would also make July 4 a ship-free day in Juneau.
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First cruise ship of season expected to match last year’s record-high traffic arrives Tuesday
Officials say new five-ship daily limit will reduce passengers compared to busiest days last year.
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Free public downtown Wi-Fi, park upgrades, more buses among proposals for marine passenger fees
Public comments being accepted until March 25 for more than $19 million in recommended projects.
Opinion
My Turn: Cruise industry and community collaboration has been and will continue to be effective
I was pleased to read that Kate Troll recognizes the economic importance of the visitor industry, and supports…
Opinion
Opinion: Assembly vote to reduce cruise ships risks sending taxes even higher
During a Nov. 6 Committee of the Whole meeting, Assembly members voted informally on whether the city should…
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Survey: Residents increasingly negative about cruise tourism, but positive opinions still prevail
48% of respondents say overall impacts positive, 22% negative after record-high passenger season.