Beginning Monday, June 9, Dimond Park Aquatic Center will adjust its weekend hours due to staffing needs. For the remainder of June, the facility will close at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays instead of 6 p.m. To balance these changes, we’re adding extra weekday open swims with both the red and yellow water slides open. These open swims will take…
Capital City Fire/Rescue launches paid apprenticeship program – no experience required
Capital City Fire/Rescue (CCFR) is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new Paid Firefighter Apprenticeship Program, designed to provide a fast-track into a rewarding and secure career in emergency services—no prior experience required. This unique 10-month program will accept six motivated individuals who will receive paid, hands-on training and multiple certifications that will qualify them for permanent, year-round positions…
Join Friends of Jensen-Olson Arboretum to explore the fascinating world of insects at BugDay! on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 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 the Parks…
CBJ Assembly announces changes to sales tax requirements for third-party platforms
On May 20, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly adopted Ordinance 2025-23(b)am, amending the CBJ Sales Tax Code to address taxation requirements for marketplace facilitators and short-term rental (STR) platforms. These changes are intended to promote equitable tax collection and ensure compliance across all business models operating within Juneau. Beginning July 1, marketplace facilitators—third-party platforms that allow individual sellers…
Sigoowu Ye (Fun Place Park) closed for renovation starting June 5
Sigoowu Ye in Lemon Creek will be closed to the public for major renovation work beginning Thursday, June 5. Renovations to the park will include new playground equipment, landscaping, pathways and lighting. Construction is expected to continue through early September. For the safety of yourself and others, please respect the park closure and avoid all construction equipment until the project…
The following changes have been made to the CBJ public meetings calendar for Thursday, June 5: The Eaglecrest Board Meeting originally scheduled for June 5 has been postponed one week to Thursday, June 12. The board will meet at 5:30 in person at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library and remotely via Zoom. Zoom details will be available at juneau.org/calendar. The…