Owners say they’ve finished health and safety repairs on the 104-year -old downtown hotel and it’s now up for sale.
Housing
Juneau’s biggest stories of 2017
The state’s ongoing budget crisis trickles down, Project Playground burns, a family that owns a lot of downtown property has a rough year, Juneau’s indigent residents get repeatedly displaced, and other 2017 news of note.
Juneau’s warming shelter exceedingly popular
Juneau’s warming shelter has proven extremely popular during this month’s freezing nights. The city-run downtown facility is already running over its 20-patron capacity.
Housing markets in Northwest cities still topping the charts
Home prices continued to climb in Seattle and Portland at some of the fastest rates in the country this year. The latest data show Seattle is still the nation’s hottest market.
Modifying houses so seniors can stay in their homes
Shirley and Tom Clements’ home is steeped in memories. Photos going back six generations cover the walls of the packed living room. Knick-knacks and animal figurines fill shelves above the kitchen sink. They’ve been in the house for more than 20 years.
ACLU won’t challenge Anchorage Assembly’s modified anti-camping measure
Earlier this month, the Anchorage Assembly voted on a measure designed to curb illegal camping in the city’s parks and wooded areas. The move reduces the number of days people have to vacate a camp from 15 to 10.