“If we as a society did fail him then we should make sure we don’t fail others.”
Juneau’s homeless continue moving camps, Juneau Assembly responds to Supreme Court decision
Some local leaders suggesting restrictions in areas near social service providers.
Leader who oversaw big changes in Juneau’s homeless programs hopes to continue similar work.
Complaints to JPD nearly double, social agencies seek “safety zone,” many campers just want peace.
Ordinance authorizing a campground approved Monday night, but where to put it remains elusive.
Annual soup event returns to Centennial Hall as need for homeless shelter’s services keeps growing.
“Everybody’s frantic. They’re probably all going to be sleeping on the streets by the stores again.”
As cities try to house people, Dunleavy’s protest bill would further criminalize them, advocates say.
Proposed Rock Dump site is next to long-term construction, more costly than expected, report states.
Deputy city manager: “There will be a period of time where we don’t have a CBJ-sanctioned campground.”
Damage, safety, theft among concerns cited in petition to Assembly, which considers proposal Monday.
Lot next to cold weather shelter considered after report cites drug use, violence, other trouble.
Alaska legislators and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski consider push for an extension
Part of the series “Domestic violence in Alaska: A crisis at home.”
City officials call shelter a success so far; skeptics say some homeless people are avoiding it.
Four homeless people have died in Anchorage in the last week, underscoring the city’s ongoing struggle to house a large homeless population at the same… Continue reading
