The city sent an informal ballot and letter to homeowners Wednesday to see if they’ll give up hundreds of thousands from their home payout to leave the cul-de-sac.
Environment
It could be weeks before Juneau residents can recycle again
The city recycling center remains closed due to multiple issues with its baler. City officials say it could take weeks before it’s repaired.
Juneau’s new avalanche advisor started right before recent evacuations
John Bressette joined the city just before record snowfall, followed by rain and flooding, pushed the community to declare a disaster and issue evacuation advisories downtown.
Scientists confirm climate change is making destructive landslides more frequent across Alaska — especially in Southeast
Climate change is making atmospheric rivers more extreme and researchers have traced a 295% increase in landslides reported in the news between the 1980s and 2010s.
Juneau Assembly stalls on whether to disempower Eaglecrest Ski Area’s board
Earlier this month, Mayor Beth Weldon proposed an ordinance to reduce the status of the city-owned ski area’s board from an empowered board to an advisory board.
Juneau teens call on state lawmakers to halt Alaska LNG project
On Saturday, more than 40 people gathered at the steps of the Alaska State Capitol in downtown Juneau to protest the long-sought Alaska LNG project.