Researchers are studying rockslide risk in the tourism-dependent town as part of a regional effort to help seven tribal governments understand and respond to local geohazards.
Tourism
Seawalk extension connecting all of Juneau’s cruise ship docks crosses major hurdle
The proposed seawalk extension would allow cruise ship visitors arriving at the AJ dock to walk directly to downtown along the waterfront.
Far fewer Canadians are visiting the U.S. this year, new numbers show
Canadian residents made just 1.7 million return trips by motor vehicle back into their country from the U.S. in July, a nearly 37% decline over the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada.
A seasonal sales tax question will be on Juneau’s October ballot
The change is meant to capitalize on the 1.7 million cruise ship visitors that come to town each summer.
Proposed seasonal sales tax would take advantage of Juneau’s summer tourism
The proposed ballot measure is meant to capitalize on the millions of cruise ship visitors that come to town each summer.
Cruise ship passenger arrested in Juneau for fraud and identity theft
Over four days on the cruise ship, Enrico Ronquillo allegedly made large cash withdrawals with a stolen credit card at the ship’s casino. Ronquillo is a citizen of the Philippines who legally lives in the U.S.