The dispute about who’s responsible for the bill – Haines taxpayers or the construction contractor – is now almost a year old, and continues to delay the project.
Local Government
Flood fighting experts share details about Juneau’s flood barrier plan
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their flood defense contractor addressed concerns about the barriers at a city meeting on Monday.
Despite concerns of capital creep, Juneau advances plan to move City Hall to Michael J. Burns building
The city’s proposal is to form a condo association with the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, instead of renting two floors of the building.
Juneau’s temporary flood fighting plan is underway. Some riverfront homeowners don’t want it.
The City and Borough of Juneau has pitched a temporary riverside levee to hold off Juneau’s annual outburst floods, but some property owners along the Mendenhall River say the city’s plan is too expensive and invasive.
City and Borough of Juneau apologizes for 1962 burning of Douglas Indian Village
The apology was sudden, and not widely advertised, but it’s been on the mind of one Juneau Assembly member for years.
Juneau approves $2 million for flood barriers, despite opposition from some riverfront homeowners
At a meeting Monday night, members of the Juneau Assembly and the public expressed hesitation about the city’s flood fighting plan.