Adelyn Baxter

The cuts proposed in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget would have big impacts for housing and homeless service programs. In Juneau, providers say the loss of funding could put some of Alaska’s most vulnerable residents back on the streets.

Juneau police are investigating the death of Juneau resident Brian Earl Lupro, who fell from the Douglas Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.

“We’re certainly pleased with the settlement,” the head of the cruise industry association said. “It’s really an opportunity for all of us in the cruise industry and the community of Juneau to move forward.”

Although the famous blue caverns from several years ago have disappeared, word of a new cave spread over social media this winter and brought crowds to the glacier. But while hiking to the cave is a remarkable experience, it also comes with some risk.

The tentative agreement brings an end to almost three years of litigation between Cruise Lines International Association Alaska and the City and Borough of Juneau over how the city spends passenger fees.

There’s been vocal opposition in Juneau to many of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s suggested cuts. Local leaders say they want constituents to continue letting the Legislature know.