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Juneau, Alaska Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Juneau! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more will Juneau households pay for power this summer?
- How a Juneau bill could reshape school funding across Alaska
- Why Juneau is walking away from the Eaglecrest gondola dream
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 48 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Chilly with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 47, low: 38.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, a few showers, with a high of 48 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. AEL&P to raise Juneau electricity rates due to inflation, capital improvements (ktoo.org) — Electric bills in Juneau are set to jump 18–20% starting next month as Alaska Electric Light & Power seeks to recover inflation and $65 million in recent capital upgrades. The increase will roll out in two phases while regulators review the proposal, and residents could see refunds later if the full hike isn’t approved. 
2. Juneau lawmaker's bill seeking to stabilize education funding passes House, faces Senate hurdles during last week of session (juneauindependent.com) — A bill from Juneau Rep. Andi Story to stabilize school funding has cleared the Alaska House and could boost Juneau School District’s state support by about 34%, to nearly $46 million. The measure now faces a tight Senate timeline and questions about its long-term cost, even as lawmakers weigh folding parts of it into a broader education package.
3. Eaglecrest Gondola Project Abandoned as Juneau, AK, Moves to Sell Parts at a Loss (snowbrains.com) — Juneau’s Assembly is moving to shut down the Eaglecrest gondola project and sell off the used equipment, likely at a steep loss for city taxpayers. After years of cost overruns and logistical headaches, officials say continuing would only deepen the financial risk, turning a once-touted tourism upgrade into a cautionary tale for future big projects.
4. Juneau middle school students learn traditional Lingít carving ahead of Celebration (alaskapublic.org) — More than 100 Juneau middle schoolers are carving full-size Lingít-style canoe paddles in class, blending hands-on shop skills with Indigenous culture. With help from Goldbelt Heritage Foundation and Sealaska Heritage Institute, students are preparing pieces they’ll display at home or even carry at Juneau’s Celebration festival next month.
5. Alaska lawmakers pass bill making gold and silver currencies legal tender (adn.com) — From the Capitol in Juneau, lawmakers have passed a bill making gold and silver currencies legal tender in Alaska and exempting them from local sales taxes, with only one senator, Juneau Democrat Jesse Kiehl, opposed. The measure could modestly reduce municipal tax revenue while giving residents and businesses the option to use certain precious-metal currencies, pending the governor’s decision.
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- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Juneau. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Juneau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Juneau here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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