The Gastineau Channel Little League registration is open! The League is governed by Little League International and is one of the largest youth sports organization in Juneau. In 2024 we had 38 teams with 439 players and more than 100 adult volunteers.

The objective of GCLL and Little League shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens. To keep our fees low and involve as many children as possible we rely on community support. Assistance for our program comes from a Youth Activity Board grant from the City of Juneau, Home Run Card Sales, registrations, and many generous Juneau sponsors.

This program is partially funded by the citizens of the City and Borough of Juneau through sales tax revenues.

The purpose of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce is to develop, advance and promote the economic, industrial, commercial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the Juneau area. The objective is to improve the business climate and make this community more prosperous, more ecologically attractive and more desirable as a place to work, live and shop.

In these pursuits, the Chamber seeks to provide leadership for political action on business issues and a forum for the exchange of member ideas.

In addition to the Board of Directors the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce has, as its members, hundreds of diverse businesses, organizations, and individuals dedicated to improving and sustaining Juneau’s economy.

These dedicated civic leaders are part of a dynamic volunteer network that incorporates the Juneau Chamber’s committees, works with regulatory agencies, state and local government, and business professionals in maintaining Juneau’s high quality of life and economic diversity.

Please call or stop by if you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the Chamber of Commerce. We have various resources on hand, including local business maps, directories, and membership forms

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is asking Juneau residents to share what city services they value most by taking the CBJ Community Compass Survey before mid-February. Community feedback collected through this survey will help inform the CBJ assembly’s budgeting process this spring.

Following the passage of Proposition 2 (sales tax exemptions) in the October 7, 2025 Regular Municipal Election, significant reductions in sales tax revenue are expected to necessitate service-level cuts to the city’s annual budget. With the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process gearing up, CBJ seeks to understand community funding priorities and values to inform decision-making both this year, and into the future, through the CBJ Community Compass survey and outreach initiative.

This effort will include an online survey, in-person workshops, and Assembly listening sessions exploring what CBJ services are most important to the community. The survey and workshops ask residents where they are willing to make tradeoffs and what is critical to their quality of life in Juneau.

Juneau residents who complete the survey will have a chance to choose from a suite of CBJ passes and prizes. Only one survey response per person is permitted. The survey is administered by Rain Coast Data. All responses will remain confidential and reported to CBJ in summary form.

Learn more about how to join a workshop and provide your input in the upcoming CBJ budgeting process by visiting juneau.org/community-compass.

Joe Sehert joins Capital Chat to discuss the Shrine of St. Therese Annual Fundraiser and Auction happening on January 31st. The fundraiser is an essential part of the Shrine’s budget. It helps maintain 14,000 sq. ft. of gardens, 46 acres, 10 buildings, over 1 mile of trails, 2 miles of roads and parking lots. The Shrine is self-sustaining and receives no supplemental financial support.

Charlotte Truitt and Conductor Brad Hogarth join Capital Chat to talk about the first concert of the 2026 season, Resurgence & Rediscovery.

Brahms Symphony No. 1

Juneau-Douglas High School Auditorium
1639 Glacier Ave, Juneau, 99801

Program:

• Farrenc – Overture No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 24​​​​
• Grieg – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
  • Soloist: Alexander Tutunov

—Intermission—

• Brahms – Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68This program shines a light on Romantic voices both familiar and rediscovered. Farrenc's spirited

Overture No. 2 reclaims its rightful place in the repertoire, while Juneau's beloved visiting pianist, Alexander Tutunov, brings brilliance to Grieg's iconic concerts. Brahms' First Symphony crowns the evening with intensity, dignity, and perseverance.

Kenny Gross joins Capital Chat to discuss retirement and the sale of the family owned, Glacier Cinemas.

HISTORY:
In 1897, Russian-born William David Gross traveled North from Seattle to Alaska among a sea of dreamers who hoped to find their fortune during the Klondike Gold Rush. A businessman raised in a family of tailors, David followed his business acumen through the many opportunities that presented themselves. Working as a clerk became selling his own groceries and supplies, which in turn transitioned to owning a clothing and tailor shop. David followed where demand allowed him to continue his business ventures; as he ran clothing store after clothing store, he fostered an interest in the newfound technology of moving pictures.

In the early 1900s, David invested in saloons and later opened his first theatre with a loan from a dancer, Hansine Campen, the woman he would later marry. While it was not smooth sailing, David and Hansine traveled around Alaska, showcasing moving pictures as they went, including travels through Southeast Alaska, leading to the establishment of Gross Alaska Inc.’s current theatres in Juneau and Ketchikan.

We are proud to still be a part of these communities for over 125 years! The theatres are currently owned and operated by the 4th generation and we are happy to continue the family legacy by providing family entertainment to Southeast Alaska!

Bruce Abel and Matthew Bell from Access Alaska Coalition join Cap Chat to discuss the proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal.

The deadline for public feedback on the first phase of the proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal near Juneau is Jan. 9.Under the state’s plan, the new ferry terminal would be built roughly 30 miles north of the existing Auke Bay terminal, on property owned by Goldbelt Incorporated, an Alaska Native Corporation. Overall costs for the project are expected to reach into the tens of millions of dollars.

The initial phase focuses on preparing the site for construction. The Alaska Department of Transportation has already authorized a $28.5 million contract to carry out phase one work starting this summer. Additionally, in December, the state finalized a $1.3 million agreement with Juneau Hydropower to supply equipment needed to electrify the planned dock.

True Crime Author Betsy Longenbaugh, and her husband Ed Schoenfeld present Death on the Ranch, the first of 3 Death, with Dessert programs exploring Juneau True Crime Stories. Tickets available for this Saturday, January 10th at Holy Trinity Church.