Shelter construction underway at Fish Creek Recreation Area June 7-9
The Rotary Clubs of Juneau will be erecting a covered pavilion at the Fish Creek Recreation Area in North Douglas from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9. The shelter will be constructed on the raised meadow adjacent to the parking lot, overlooking the pond. During this time, we ask park users to allow work crews space to construct the…
Join Friends of the Jensen-Olson Arboretum to explore the fascinating world of insects at BugDay! on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants in this free family event will learn from hands-on workstations, games, and other activities designed to demystify insects and understand their importance in the ecosystem. Admission is free, but space is limited. Register online through…
Citizen Petitions – Initiative & Referendum Petitions under review; Recall Petitions due June 10
Petitioner Committees for the Ship-Free Saturday Initiative and the Repeal Ordinance 2023-24 Referendum petitions were issued petition books on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and returned the petitions on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Each petition is required to have 2,359 signatures for the Municipal Clerk’s office to certify them. Per CBJ Charter, Clerk staff has 10 calendar days in which to…
City and Borough of Juneau and cruise lines sign Memorandum of Agreement on port capacity
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and cruise lines calling the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to help manage visitor industry volume in the capital city by establishing a limit of 16,000 lower berths per day, with 12,000 on Saturday. The agreement also includes a commitment to meet annually to optimize the schedule, review visitor numbers…
Perseverance Trail closed from Granite Creek to upper Red Mill starting June 3
Perseverance Trail will be closed from the Granite Creek intersection to the Upper Red Mill juncture starting Monday, June 3 while the bridge at Gold Creek (mile 2.5) is replaced. The trail segment will be closed until installation of the new bridge is complete. Beginning Monday, Trail Mix crews will dismantle and remove the old bridge. Later in the week,…
Join Steelhead Park public meeting for outdoor barbecue and games on June 13
Help design your neighborhood park! Join CBJ Parks & Recreation and Corvus Design at Steelhead Park on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for an informal public meeting about park improvements. The park is located off Back Loop at the end of Steelhead Street. Drop by the park for free barbecue, games, prizes, and the chance to provide…