Phase 1 HESCO Reconstruction and Repairs Now Complete
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering & Public Works department is pleased to share that the work on the Phase 1 HESCO Reconstruction and Repair project was completed this week. The Phase 1 HESCO reconstruction project utilized documented damage reports and river behavior from the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), along with the latest available hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to identify where the…
Construction on North Franklin Street Begins July 15
Construction on North Franklin Street begins Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The project will make necessary upgrades to water, wastewater and storm drain utilities, and also replace the street’s curb, gutters, sidewalk, pedestrian structures, and pavement. Construction will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will work on the 2nd to 4th street intersections, for completion in 2026. Phase 2 will work on the 4th to 6th street…
As Marine Park Reconstruction Continues, Walkway Opens and Terrace Closes
With the first few months of the Marine Park Rebuild complete, the park’s decorative walkway – which connects the end of the Downtown Seawalk to the Merchants Wharf plaza – is now open for pedestrian traffic and emergency access through the remainder of the summer season. The City and Borough of Juneau’s contractor for this project, Dawson Construction LLC, has moved fencing to incorporate the rest of the job site. Pedestrians should note that more of the Marine Park area,…
USACE and CBJ to Host Multiagency Community Flood Preparedness Event
Residents of Juneau are invited to participate in a flood preparedness event on Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dimond Park in preparation of the 2026 glacial lake outburst flooding season. The event is hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District and the City and Borough of Juneau. During the event, residents…
Eaglecrest Board Appoints Julie Piper as Next General Manager
The Eaglecrest Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Julie Jackson Piper as the next General Manager of Eaglecrest Ski Area. Piper was appointed to the role at the July 7 Eaglecrest Board special meeting. “I am excited to welcome Julie Jackson Piper back to Eaglecrest as our ski area’s general manager,” said Brandon Cullum, Eaglecrest Board…
Parks & Recreation’s Free Month of Play Kicks Off July 10
Join City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks & Recreation for Month of Play, a month of in-person and Do-It-Yourself fun taking place Friday, July 10 through Wednesday, August 5. Complete activities, get free admission to Parks & Recreation facilities, and join the in-person events – all for free and with the chance to win a prize! At each event, you’ll receive an entry ticket for the Month of Play drawing, featuring prizes like…