š± Could your Juneau project qualify for Douglas-Dornan grant funding this year?
Juneau, Alaska Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Juneau! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Juneau project qualify for Douglas-Dornan grant funding this year?
- How Juneauās new year-round warming shelter will change summer camping
- Which Juneau services could be cut to fix a $12M budget gap?
Also on today's calendar: Pioneers of Alaska Meeting and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 46 and low of 34 degrees.
- Thursday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 37.
- Friday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Juneau's Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund accepting applications now (juneauempire.com) ā Juneau nonprofits and individuals serving youth, seniors, and special-needs groups can now apply for Douglas-Dornan Foundation Fund grants through June 1. Administered by the Juneau Community Foundation, this long-running fund supports Southeast Alaska programs with training, equipment, and events that improve health, education, and overall quality of life. 
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2. Patrons say Juneau's year-round warming shelter is a lifeline (ktoo.org) ā Juneauās emergency warming shelter in Thane will now stay open year-round after a unanimous Juneau Assembly vote, giving unhoused residents a nightly place to sleep and eat. City officials hope this lower-barrier option, alongside the Glory Hall, will ease summer encampments and improve health and safety while staff work to build a stronger sense of community inside the shelter. Ā Ā Ā
3. Juneau Assembly to discuss dozens of proposed service reductions and facility closures (ktoo.org) ā Juneauās Assembly is weighing more than 40 possible service cuts, including selling or deferring maintenance at Mt. Jumbo Gym, reducing pool and Dimond Park Field House operations, and trimming Juneau-Douglas City Museum funding to close a $10ā12 million budget gap. Members will debate options at a finance committee meeting tonight, with public testimony set for April 29 and June 6 before a mid-June budget vote. Ā Ā Ā
4. Dunleavy: Lawmaker changes to LNG property tax bill puts gas line āat risk' (alaskasnewssource.com) ā Lawmakers in Juneau are clashing with Gov. Mike Dunleavy over major changes to his LNG property tax bill, which developers say could jeopardize a longāplanned gas pipeline and raise energy costs. The Senate Resources Committeeās rewrite would restore billions in projected state and local tax revenue, while critics argue higher taxes could stall the project. With session ending May 20, the billās fate remains uncertain. Ā Ā Ā
5. Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska (thetundradrums.com) ā If youāre in Juneau or hosting visitors soon, this guide walks through standout local experiences from Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching to downtown seafood spots and the Mount Roberts Tramway. It also highlights museums, Tongass rainforest walks, and seasonal tips so you can plan days that fit Juneauās weather, isolation, and slower-paced charm. Ā Ā Ā
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UAA Legislative Reception
Amalga Distillery, 134 N Franklin St, Juneau
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Pioneers of Alaska Meeting
Juneau Yacht Club , 1301 Harbor Way , Juneau
3:00 pm -
Legislative Skits
Centennial Hall Convention Center , 101 Egan Dr , Juneau
6:30 pm -
Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance Workshop
Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall , 320 W Willough , Juneau
9:00 am -
Colony Boys Varsity Soccer @ Juneau-Douglas
Juneau-Douglas High School , 1639 Glacier Ave , Juneau
5:15 pm -
BiribĆ” Union
Juneau Jazz & Classics , 209 W 9th St , Juneau
5:00 pm -
Colony Boys Varsity Soccer @ Juneau-Douglas
Juneau-Douglas High School , 1639 Glacier Ave , Juneau
7:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Monday April 27
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ever wonder about those party plan gals?
Well we've been meeting at the Huddke to help people get restablished with our lines. We'll be there this Saturday, April 25th, 12 to 3pm with ourā¦ (Nextdoor Switzer)
- Ketchikan Indian Community posted a job opening for Terminal Manager, Juneau in Juneau. Apply here.
- State of Alaska posted a job opening for Accounting Technician 2 (ACPE)(PCN 05-0506) in Juneau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Juneau here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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