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New Cruise Docks, Transit Fares and Pulled Federal Funding
April 09, 2025 · 13 min

Juneau riders will get 50% off Capital Transit fares for one week if they use the new Token Transit mobile app. Traditional fare options will remain available. Bus tokens will be phased out, despite concerns from community members.

The Juneau Assembly approved a $200 million plan for a fifth cruise ship dock at Áak’w Landing. Huna Totem Corporation will own the dock. The project passed 8–1, with promises of job creation and lower emissions.

The Alaska Humanities Forum lost its federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, due to a shift in priorities under the Trump administration.

A new CBJ ordinance would require Juneau Police to release body camera footage within 30 days of deadly force incidents, unless delayed by court order or prosecutor request.

House Joint Resolution 13 calls on the president to resume and expand visa processing for Afghan nationals who aided U.S. forces. The bill highlights stalled efforts since the 2021 U.S. withdrawal.

A proposal in the Alaska House would create a task force to study the impact of artificial intelligence on the state. Supporters say it would help Alaska prepare for future tech challenges.