Assembly decisions included finalizing proposed service reductions and facility closures, approving new revenue opportunities and setting a property tax rate.
Juneau
Juneau School Board to consider strategic plan, updated enrollment numbers
The Juneau School Board will decide on whether to adopt the school district’s new strategic plan Tuesday night at the last regular meeting of the fiscal year.
Expect higher ticket prices at Eaglecrest Ski Area next season
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s board approved price increases for season and day passes at Juneau’s city-owned ski mountain last week. The board also voted to implement a 3% fee for credit card transactions beginning in July.
Forest Service admits Herbert Glacier cabin cancelled due to mining interests, after previously denying it
The U.S. Forest Service’s initial denial was apparently the result of an internal miscommunication at the agency.
Major Assembly decisions on city facility closures, flood mitigation funding on Monday night’s agenda
Votes include deciding on significant components of the budget for next fiscal year and undoing the flood wall local improvement district.
Tongass Voices: Se’iga Liimii Marcella Asicksik on leading the dances for Celebration 2026
Though this year’s lead dance group has deep roots in Southeast Alaska, it was formed in 2005 in Anchorage by leader Se’iga Liimii Marcella Asicksik. The group performs songs in Sm’algyax, the Ts’msyen language.