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Assembly tries to clear the air with cruise line officials as tensions rise about future projects
City leaders seek missing details from Royal Caribbean on proposed west Douglas port.
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Former write-in candidate Will Muldoon resigns from Juneau Board of Education
Muldoon, first write-in to win local election in 29 years in 2021, won easily reelection last fall.
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Juneau’s leaders to discuss city’s long-term future, cruise industry in series of public meetings
Four sessions on CBJ’s 20-year plan on Tuesday and Wednesday; Assembly and cruise leaders meet Thursday.
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Homeless unsure about their plans, JPD more certain about theirs as warming shelter closes until fall
Police will issue 48-hour vacate notices at campsites in public areas deemed problematic, chief says.
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Warming shelter closes Tuesday, with staff highlighting its improvements this winter
A solution is needed for the summer as people using the shelter will return to dispersed camping.
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Lawsuit by property owner seeks to ban CBJ from installing HESCO barriers
Plaintiff argues city didn’t get proper federal authorization; municipal attorney says claims are errant.
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Juneau’s school board approves project lists for proposed voter bond at $5M, $10M and $15M levels
Roof, heating, ventilation and security prioritized as Assembly considers bond items for fall election.
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Assembly OKs Aak’w Landing tideland lease based on its goal of better managing tourism
Huna Totem says the dock is expected to be operational by the 2027 visitor season.
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Glacier visitor center plans “half time” operations during tourism season due to mass firings
CBJ tourism manager proposes spending $200K in passenger fees to help organizations with staff at glacier.
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Proposed CBJ budget eyes increase to 10.19 mills due to school building takeover, other costs
Unknowns as Assembly begins two-month process are contract negotiations, federal funding.
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Waterfront on Glacier hotel abruptly closed, guests evicted, by city due to building permit issues
“We just are not confident that that building is safe for occupants,” community development director says.
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Installation of HESCO flood-protection barriers begins along Mendenhall River
Work on first stage of semipermanent levee scheduled to be completed by July, according to CBJ.
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Aak’w Landing private cruise ship dock advances to full Assembly for possible April vote
Modifications to proposed agreement include ship size limit, Coast Guard’s OK due to icebreaker.
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Amendments to Huna Totem’s proposed private cruise dock to be taken up Monday night by the Assembly
A dozen proposals seek limits on ship size, fines for violations, setting various operational goals.
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Economic slowdown expected due to Trump’s policies, CBJ leaders told by investment advisor
Surprisingly strong economic performance last fall now halted due to firings, cuts, tariff threats.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area board OKs 40% hike in employee compensation, hoping to fix hiring woes
Increase in requested budget comes amidst Assembly warnings about money being tight.
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Site assessments begin in neighborhoods where flood barriers will be installed
HESCO barriers are on their way to Juneau. Funding to study a long-term solution is not guaranteed.
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Proposal for commercial Jet Ski tours originating downtown sinks before harbor board
Operator says he will seek different site after officials say he implied support that doesn’t exist.
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Assembly takes step forward on Aak’w Landing tideland lease by 5-4 vote
Brainstormed amendments include additional data on traffic and navigation.
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Assembly OKs negotiations to relocate city offices to Burns building; concerns about cost linger
Building owners asking $12M for space assessed at $9.3M; city manager says alternatives are limited.