Emry and Casey Harris started Game On with a vision to make the gaming industry more welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Their store was recently named a finalist in a national small business competition.
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What’s Juneau’s capacity for cruise ship visitors?
The volume of Alaska-bound cruise ship visitors is projected to shatter records this season and next. That’s led to a revived conversation over the carrying capacity of visitors to Alaska’s capital city.
No cuts to city services, facilities under Juneau’s proposed budget
The Juneau Assembly will meet as the finance committee each Wednesday through the end of May to refine the budget. As proposed, the city would have to draw down $500,000 from reserves.
Haines School leader opens conversation about sexual abuse allegations in school’s past
A Haines School administrator is breaking the silence on long closeted allegations of sexual abuse by a former superintendent and teacher. A new revelation from her late husband is igniting the conversation.
Generosity of Juneau donors puts Project Playground on track for summer rebuild
The City and Borough of Juneau formally accepted $235,000 in donor money from the Juneau Community Foundation, which is leading the fundraising. Efforts are underway to break ground this summer to replace the playground destroyed last year by arson.
Murkowski taps two Juneauites for D.C. office
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has tapped two Juneauites: Ben Mallot and Ann Robertson to join her office as a staffer and research fellow respectively. The additions are part of a new wave of hires announced March 30.