City officials say it would help address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units, and would reduce the number of unhoused people camping during the summer months.
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Tongass Voices: Alaskaʼs Poetry Out Loud State Champion shares her favorite poem
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Cassie Lumba says performing her favorite poems has taught her what it means to open up, and how powerful words can be.
Juneau’s recycling center will finally be back at full capacity after months of issues
The recycling center had been dealing with mechanical issues since late December, after Juneau was hit with back-to-back record-breaking snowstorms. In the interim, the city had asked residents to hold onto their recyclable material while it fixed the recycling baler.
City seeks public feedback for plan to improve Juneau’s road safety
The city is hosting three open house events this week to invite the public to learn more about its Safe Streets For All plan.
Juneau firefighters’ union and the city still at an impasse after more than a year
Negotiations between the City and Borough of Juneau and the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters have stalled out after more than a year of contract negotiations. The union has been operating without one since last summer.
Man previously staying at Glory Hall hasn’t been seen in more than a month
Junior Lama Siufanua was reported missing on Feb. 25. Police say there are no updates, and the case has been assigned to their investigations unit.