The success of the festival relies heavily on the swiftness of the volunteer stage crew. And that’s organized by Alaska Folk Festival board members like longtime stage crew volunteer Hiram Henry.
Juneau
Juneau Assembly agrees to reexamine Telephone Hill demolition plan and timeline
Assembly member Nano Brooks made the motion, which passed in a 6-2 vote. Brooks was elected last fall after the Assembly voted to move forward with the neighborhood’s demolition to redevelop the area into newer, denser housing.
Juneau Assembly approves opening winter warming shelter year-round
The aim is to address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units and reduce the number of unhoused people camping outside in the summer.
Future of Juneau’s Forest Service lab in limbo after agency announces restructuring, closes Anchorage Forestry Lab
Juneau will remain the headquarters for Alaska’s national forests, but much is still unknown for current employees of the lab.
Cruise ship passenger fee proposals include seawalk extension, more downtown public restrooms
Other proposals include offsetting Juneau Mountain Rescue operation costs are expanding free public Wi-Fi. Residents have until May 3 to submit comments.
Juneau organizations will host an event to help unhoused people connect with services
The Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness and Tlingit and Haida’s Community Advocacy Program are partnering to host Project Homeless Connect on Tuesday.