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CBJ considers capping the commercial whale watching fleet
Juneau's considering new limits on commercial whale watching fleet as vessel congestion, overcrowding and stress on the whales spark local concern. The post CBJ considers capping the commercial whale watching fleet first appeared on The Alaska Current .
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Early results show Juneau voters favor new seasonal tax, oppose property tax cut reversal
The preliminary results for Juneau’s 2026 municipal election are in. They show that residents want to implement a new seasonal sales tax in Juneau next year and are split on two other tax-related propositions in the capital city. According to the results shared by the city late Tuesday night,...
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Juneau salmon troller takes helm of United Fishermen of Alaska
The United Fishermen of Alaska, a trade association for commercial fishermen statewide, hired a new leader. Juneau-based commercial fisherman Thatcher Brouwer started as executive director of the organization on Sept. 15. Outgoing executive director Tracy Welch said she left UFA after roughly five years as the executive director to take...
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Juneau’s primary fuel dock to be replaced next year
Petro Marine Services plans to replace Juneau’s main fuel dock next year. The dock is located just south of downtown at the Rock Dump Industrial Area, near the cruise ship docks. “This facility is the primary dock that receives petroleum products for the city of Juneau,” said Matthew Lindsey,...
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Juneau fisherman takes lead at United Fishermen of Alaska
Juneau commercial fisherman Thatcher Brouwer has been named executive director of United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), bringing more than two decades on the water and years of fisheries policy experience to the statewide trade association. Brouwer began the role in September, succeeding Tracy Welch, who was appointed earlier this year...
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Juneau might vote on a glacial outburst flood tax next year
The Juneau Assembly is considering creating a new borough-wide tax to help fund a long-term solution to glacial outburst flooding. Local leaders said a solution sponsored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would require the city to cough up a portion of the funding — as much as 25%. That’s expected to pencil out to tens of millions of dollars.
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State approves controversial New Amalga mine access road in Juneau
The state approved the first segment of a new access road for the controversial New Amalga gold mine in Juneau on Tuesday, after the vast majority of public comments opposed the project. The approval comes just a few weeks after the mine secured a fast federal permitting process and would...
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State approves controversial New Amalga mine access road in Juneau
The state approved the first segment of a new access road for the controversial New Amalga gold mine in Juneau on Tuesday, after the vast majority of public comments opposed the project. The approval comes just a few weeks after the mine secured a fast federal permitting process and would...
Investopedia
Discover the Allure of Juneau, AK for Adventure-Loving Retirees: Tax Benefits and Scenic Beauty
Juneau offers retirees access to stunning natural scenery, a vibrant arts community, and tax benefits for older residents. Alaska’s lack of state income tax and Juneau’s property and sales tax exemptions can help offset the city’s high cost of living. Juneau’s remote location and reliance on air...
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Seaplane makes emergency landing in Juneau’s Mendenhall River during glacial flooding
An Alaska Seaplanes aircraft made an emergency landing in the Mendenhall River in Juneau late Thursday morning, amid the glacial outburst flood. No injuries were reported. The de Havilland Beaver landed at the mouth of the river immediately after takeoff from the float plane pond at the Juneau International Airport around 11:17 a.m.
Alaska Beacon
Cruise ship helps stranded skiff and crew in Southeast Alaska as Zuckerberg yacht stands by
Editor’s note: This article, initially published Friday, was updated Sunday morning with a statement from Zuckerberg. A small cruise ship operating in Southeast Alaska made an unexpected detour on Monday night to help a 21-foot skiff that ran out of fuel between Petersburg and Juneau. Michael Love, a software developer from New York City, was […]
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A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations
A Juneau construction company could have to pay $350,000 for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act by dredging and dumping in several wetlands without permits. The U.S. Department of Justice, State of Alaska and Duran Construction Company, LLC, agreed to a proposed settlement on Thursday. The federal and state governments...
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North Franklin Construction Postponed, Taku Boulevard Construction Begins August 3
North Franklin Construction Postponed, Taku Boulevard Construction Begins August 3. The first phase of construction work along North Franklin Street in downtown Juneau has been postponed to summer of 2027. Early site investigation revealed more preparation is needed than what was originally planned for. The area will return to normal traffic and pedestrian access by Monday, August 3.