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Cheers Juneau! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Juneau’s costly new ferry terminal actually move forward?
  • How a new app could help save Juneau neighbors in cardiac arrest
  • Why a high‑profile Juneau assault case is still unresolved

Also on today's calendar: Sons of Norway – Meatballs/Lefse Making and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Sunny and very cold, with a high of 9 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Sunny, but very cold, temps: high: 14, low: 9.
  • Saturday: Snow, mainly later; very cold, with a high of 19 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State senators express skepticism about proposed Juneau ferry terminal backed by Dunleavy (alaskasnewssource.com) — State lawmakers are questioning whether a new Cascade Point ferry terminal north of Juneau is worth tens of millions in state funds, even as the transportation department has already signed a major construction contract. With the governor blocking legislators’ attempt to shift money away from the project, senators now must find new funding while other transportation projects across Alaska are being delayed.
   

2. CCFR aims to reduce response times for Juneau residents experiencing cardiac arrest (ktoo.org) — Capital City Fire/Rescue is working to cut Juneau’s roughly nine‑minute cardiac arrest response time by enlisting CPR‑trained residents and preparing to launch the PulsePoint alert app in 2026. CCFR is also building a registry of local AEDs and pointing residents to multiple CPR training options around Juneau so more bystanders can step in before medics arrive.
   

3. After a Juneau sexual assault case ended in mistrial, new defense team asks for more time to prepare next trial (ktoo.org) — A long‑running Juneau sexual assault case against a former local chiropractor is headed back to court, with a new public defender asking for more time before a second trial. Prosecutors are pushing for a quicker schedule, and a judge has now set the next hearing for Feb. 11 in Juneau.
   

4. AARP's Top 100 Places to Live for Older Adults (aarp.org subscription) — Juneau earns a spot on AARP’s Top 100 Places to Live for Older Adults, ranking among the best midsize communities nationwide. The list highlights cities with strong access to amenities, transportation, and neighborhood engagement, putting Juneau alongside places from New Jersey to Utah as attractive options for aging residents.
   

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    Friday December 12
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  • SUBSTANCE USE & TREATMENT | Overcoming addiction isn’t easy, but recovery is possible.
    See our list of state, community, and partner programs that can help. The page includes services for people struggling with substance use disorders,… (Nextdoor )
  • City & Borough of Juneau, AK posted a job opening for Recreation Worker III in Juneau. Apply here.
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