City and Borough of Juneau Assembly

The Holland America Line cruise ship Westerdam slips out of Juneau’s downtown harbor just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The Norwegian Pearl also visited Tuesday, the last day of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City breaks silence on cruise lawsuit

The judge’s ruling is up to interpretation.

 

Seven applied, one won. Here’s Juneau’s newest Assembly member.

Seven applied, one won. Here’s Juneau’s newest Assembly member.

It’s her first time in public office.

 

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Ruling provides clarity on how money should be spent.

 

What’s the future for New JACC funding?

What’s the future for New JACC funding?

Some assembly required.

What’s the future for New JACC funding?
Counting down the top stories of 2018

Counting down the top stories of 2018

From the statewide elections to a whale statue.

Counting down the top stories of 2018
This conceptual map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows where people would be able to smoke if the city conforms to a new state smoking law. The red circles indicate where people would not be allowed to smoke. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

It just got a little bit harder to smoke downtown

Yes, even vaping.

This conceptual map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows where people would be able to smoke if the city conforms to a new state smoking law. The red circles indicate where people would not be allowed to smoke. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat

Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat

The race is on.

Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat
The view from the Staton residence on Meander Way shows the erosion caused by the Mendenhall River. The Statons are putting in a bank stabilization project after erosion has caused them to lose most of their backyard. They recently cut part of their deck off, seen in the lower right. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Neighbors taking action against Mendenhall River bank erosion

“We’ve got to get it done.”

The view from the Staton residence on Meander Way shows the erosion caused by the Mendenhall River. The Statons are putting in a bank stabilization project after erosion has caused them to lose most of their backyard. They recently cut part of their deck off, seen in the lower right. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

The lawsuit claimed negligence.

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city
Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far

Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far

Three women applied.

Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far
Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public expresses concern over proposed Auke Bay rezoning

Intent is to create a town center.

Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this October 2015 file photo, Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks Friday’s rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Here’s what’s on the city docket this week

Get involved with local government.

In this October 2015 file photo, Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks Friday’s rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins

Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins

Apply today.

Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins
The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City looking for bargain with downtown waterfront development

Collaboration is key to the project.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Deadline pushed back for Planning Commission, hospital board applications

The deadline is now next week.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
City might change smoking laws to match state

City might change smoking laws to match state

Smoking downtown will be tougher.

City might change smoking laws to match state
Jesse Kiehl, left, meets with supporters before his announcement to run for the Senate District Q seat in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Process begins in search for new Assembly member

The Assembly will look even more different soon.

Jesse Kiehl, left, meets with supporters before his announcement to run for the Senate District Q seat in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The city has received an offer to buy the area known as Pocket Park at Front and Franklin Streets to be used as a food court. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City negotiating lease to bring food carts to Pocket Park

The long-term vision is larger than the small park.

The city has received an offer to buy the area known as Pocket Park at Front and Franklin Streets to be used as a food court. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Child care committee taking shape

Meetings will be open to the public.

City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau International Airport Manager Patty Wahto points out a new paving project on the southeast corner of the airport to allow for new hangers and more parking of planes and jets on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Airport starts plane parking expansion

Help is on the way for Juneau’s packed aircraft parking.

Juneau International Airport Manager Patty Wahto points out a new paving project on the southeast corner of the airport to allow for new hangers and more parking of planes and jets on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)