Juneau International Airport commercial users and passenger could see fees increase for a wide array of leasing and services. Parking rates have already jumped $2.

The JIA Board voted Wednesday night to approve parking lot rate increases for short term, long term and long term day rates. The first hour is now $3 and the first two hours, $5. Day rates increased from $12 to $14. As always, the first 15 minutes are free.

“We were woefully low on the hourly rate on the short-term parking and somewhat low on long term,” Board Member Joe Heueisen said.

Juneau International Airport commercial users and passenger could see fees increase for a wide array of leasing and services. Parking rates have already jumped $2.

The JIA Board voted Wednesday night to approve parking lot rate increases for short term, long term and long term day rates. The first hour is now $3 and the first two hours, $5. Day rates increased from $12 to $14. As always, the first 15 minutes are free.

“We were woefully low on the hourly rate on the short-term parking and somewhat low on long term,” Board Member Joe Heueisen said.

Juneau students could have to pack an extra quarter for lunch money next year as the price for trays jumps to $3.50.

Juneau School District Director of Administrative Services David Means mentioned the price increase during a presentation to the JSD Board of Education Tuesday night. The district is working out a contract with NANA Management Services LLC to provide food services for Juneau’s schools.

From deep in the valley of gemstone and T-shirt shops lining South Franklin Street to high on Seward Street’s sloping sidewalks — where the crest of summer visitors breaks under the gravity of Juneau’s steep streets — a noticeable number of store fronts lack tenants as the tourism season grows near.

Three dark windows are on the left side of Seward Street, going uphill. These spaces have housed several businesses recently including the bright, green space of the Plant People LLC and The Greasy Spoon Restaurant with its hand written window signs. The spaces are empty again.