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New Amalga mining road proposal opens for public comment
A Canadian company with plans to mine for gold near the face of Herbert Glacier applied to punch an access road through state land in December. The state opened a public comment period for the road last week. Grande Portage Resources wants to build a 15 foot-wide and 1.3 mile-long...
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Some small businesses in Juneau speak out against ICE amid nationwide strike
Some storefront owners in Juneau spoke out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or shuttered their doors Friday as part of the nationwide general strike following recent killings in Minneapolis. Downtown, small businesses including Drip Drop Wonder Shop, Liaise Studio and Alaska Robotics Gallery closed, joining businesses across the country...
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Fred Meyer, other Juneau businesses close doors amid snow load concerns
Juneau’s Fred Meyer store closed yet again on Wednesday amid concerns about the heavy snow load on the roof following recent record-breaking snowstorms and cold temperatures. The closure began Tuesday evening when shoppers reported on social media that they were evacuated from the building. Tiffany Sanders, a spokesperson for...
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Spruce Root offering master class for entrepreneurs, Juneau Animal Rescue on licensing and vaccination, and “Death with Dessert: Death on a Ranch” from True Crime Alaska
Spruce Root, a 501(c)3 Community Development Financial Institution, is offering a workshop: “Leading Through Uncertainty: A Master Class for Entrepreneurs.” The workshop is designed for mid-stage entrepreneurs and focuses on helping participants build a grounded understanding of regional change. It is happening January 23-25, and registration deadline is January 9.
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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s general manager resigns, board chair steps down
The general manager of Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area has resigned and the chair of its board of directors has stepped down. Both departures were announced Thursday night during the ski area’s board of directors meeting. Hannah Shively served as the board chair for less than six months. At...
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After more than 50 years, a family-run shop in downtown Juneau is closing its doors
With its Ferris Wheel made of K’nex and model airplanes hanging from the ceiling, the Ben Franklin store was a landmark in downtown Juneau, drawing attention from passersby, young and old. But in mid-December, it was almost empty as people came and went to see what’s left. After...
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CBJ Utility Asks Residents to Be Conservative in Frozen Pipe Prevention Measures
CBJ Utility Asks Residents to Be Conservative in Frozen Pipe Prevention Measures. With record cold temperatures in Juneau, many residents are taking measures to prevent their pipes from freezing by continuously running water from their home taps. While this is an important precautionary measure, if not done correctly, it can have unintended consequences and even overtax the CBJ water supply. Accordingly, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Utilities Division is asking residents to take another look at their cold weather tap water usage.
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Juneau Pools Lifeguard Training Class Starts Late December
Juneau Pools is hiring lifeguards for both full- and part-time positions—and offering a new training opportunity at the end of this month. Registration is now open for the December 2025 Juneau Pools lifeguarding class. Participants who successfully complete the class will earn an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, valid for two years.
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CBJ Offices in Marine View Closed December 9, Available Remotely
CBJ Offices in Marine View Closed December 9, Available Remotely. City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) offices in the Marine View Building will be closed on Tuesday, December 9 due to a building water shutoff and plumbing repairs. CBJ staff will be available remotely. Impacted departments include CBJ’s Community Development...
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APFC Opens 2026 Paid Internship Applications for Alaska Students Interested in Finance
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC), based in Juneau, is accepting applications for its 2026 summer internship program. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in investments and finance. APFC aims to provide students with experience in managing Alaska’s financial assets. Internships are paid and available at APFC’s Juneau office and with partner organizations across the United States. Students will gain practical experience in institutional investing and accounting.
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GCI and the Cordova Telecom Cooperative team on Alaskan subsea fiber project
Cordova Telecom Cooperative (CTC) and GCI Communication Corp. (GCI) have partnered to enhance the capabilities of CTC's planned 560-mile subsea fiber project between Cordova and Juneau – Fiber Internet Serving Homes in Southeast Alaska (FISH in SEAK). This will be the first new cable between Southcentral Alaska and Juneau in nearly two decades and adds critical redundancy to the network infrastructure connecting Alaska to the Lower 48. In addition to network redundancy, the FISH in SEAK project will deliver fiber broadband internet to the unserved community of Pelican and includes fiber branches to serve Yakutat, Gustavus, and Hoonah.