Masked, unhuggable and socially distant Santa is coming to Alaska’s capital
Santa is coming to town, but it won’t be like old times in Alaska’s capital city. According to a notice from the City of Juneau, a masked St. Nick won’t be accepting any hugs from children, and his fans must stand back at least six feet while exchanging
Conservative Juneau candidates share opinions on hot-button issues
The Alaska Watchman sent some hard-hitting questions to all candidates running for local office in Juneau. Our intent is to give voters a clear sense of who the socially and fiscally conservative candidates are, especially in regard to some of the most
Despite ‘minimal’ risk and high vax rates, Juneau reimposes mask mandate
It turns out that a high vaccination rate does not always translate into more personal liberties after all. Despite being one of the most vaccinated areas in Alaska, mask mandates are back in Juneau. Regardless of one’s COVID vaccination status, the
Juneau wants to track unvaccinated residents through weekly COVID tests
Despite the fact that roughly 70% of Juneau residents have submitted to the experimental COVID shot, and area transmission rates are infinitesimally low, the local borough still wants to test and track those who have declined to get the injection. A June 25
In easing restrictions, Juneau insists the non-vaxxed stay masked
Juneau residents deemed “fully vaccinated” for COVID will be granted special privileges not afforded to the non-vaxxed. Those who have received COVID shots can now remove masks in most settings, according to revised mandates for the region. “If you are
Juneau gathering data on why residents are resistant to COVID shot
With vaccinations on a marked decline statewide, the City and Borough of Juneau is gathering information about why residents are reticent to receive the COVID shot. Despite opening vaccinations up to anyone over age 16, there has been a sharp decrease in the
Juneau unveils LGBTQ Native art funded by federal CARES Act
Thanks to the Juneau Borough Assembly’s actions, the City Museum in Juneau has acquired new “artwork” by local artists who received federal funds through Juneau’s $330,000 CARES ArtWorks grant. Thirty-five projects were funded by the grant and the
Juneau seeks social justice warriors to vet all laws for possible ‘systemic racism’
Juneau is looking for people who think they have a knack for spotting and rooting out racism and perceived inequalities, no matter how subtle they may appear to be. The borough is now in the process of recruiting social justice activists to serve three year
Juneau using $300,000 in CARES Act funds to pay for COVID inspired art
The Juneau Assembly has set aside $300,000 in CARES Act funding to commission COVID-19 inspired artwork. The CARES Act is intended to provide relieve to communities suffering from the economic impact of the virus. Juneau is one of several communities across
Juneau scraps witness safeguard for mail-in vote
Citing the possibility of death and illness from the spread of COVID-19, the Juneau Assembly voted to remove the witness verification requirement of all mail-in ballots for the Oct. 6 municipal election. In order to protect the integrity of the vote, all
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