Landlord, Tenant
Issues Hotline
Expands Services
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is adding a third and fourth day of the week to its Landlord/Tenant Legal Helpline, providing free assistance to both tenants and landlords with legal questions and situations.
The Landlord/Tenant Helpline is now open 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Eighteen volunteer attorneys staff the helpline.
The toll-free number to call is 855-743-1001. Volunteer attorneys take incoming calls and will answer general questions from callers statewide about their particular housing situations.
“ALSC is continuing to experience an increasing amount of ALSC applicants with landlord/tenant legal matters and questions,” said Nikole Nelson, ALSC executive director. “We currently do not have the ability to serve all of the Alaskans who need legal help on landlord/tenant issues. Many people simply have a question about their particular situation and/or what their options are. The Landlord/Tenant Helpline is an efficient way for ALSC to provide quality information to those seeking it.”
ALSC has provided free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income Alaskans since 1967. ALSC staffs 12 offices statewide, serving the entire state. ALSC said it serves approximately 7,000 Alaskans every year, addressing critical legal issues affecting their families, homes, incomes, jobs, civil rights, and access to services such as health care and utilities.
Low-income Alaskans with civil legal needs should contact ALSC to apply for a pro bono (no cost) attorney to assist them. Contact ALSC at (907) 272-9431 or (888) 478-2572 for more information, or to complete a phone application.
SJ Museum
Exhibition
Slated to Close
The Sheldon Jackson Museum invites the public to see the exhibition Tradition Innovation through Saturday, April 24.
The temporary exhibition of works by Peter Williams (Yup’ik) will be on view and the public can visit both the exhibition and the permanent gallery between noon and 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
For those far from Sitka and those preferring virtual access, images of Williams’ works, including garments, hunting and sewing equipment, and environmental-based art, a copy of Williams’ artist statement, and a video recording of his Jan. 16 opening reception artist talk, may be seen online at: https://lam.alaska.gov/peter-williams.
The proposal for the exhibition was selected by a panel from more than a dozen applications. The next Solo Show Exhibition Series is to be in 2022. Images of the exhibition will be posted on the Alaska State Museum website in the online exhibitions section for viewing.
For the most up-to-date information on museum operating hours, visit https://lam.alaska.gov/sjm-info.
Juneau Tram
Slated to Open
The Goldbelt Tram, Southeast Alaska’s only aerial tramway, has announced plans to open for the summer season on May 15, catering to local visitors and independent travelers alike.
The Juneau attraction will operate on a limited schedule after a yearlong closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Other days will be determined.
Season pass holders from 2020 will maintain their season pass privileges for the 2021 season as well as the 2022 season, a press release said. Visit goldbelttram.com for information.
SEARHC to Host
Medicare Program
The SEARHC Patient Health Benefits team invites Sitkans to a presentation aimed at answering questions about Medicare benefits.
The Aging Into Medicare event is hosted by PHB supervisor Susan Briles and is scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 23, at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, space is limited, and sign-up is required by April 23. To attend call 966-8920 as soon as possible to reserve a spot.
“Navigating your Medicare options can prove difficult,” Briles said. “It is not uncommon to be unsure of coverage needed and how to sign up. SEARHC Patient Health Benefits is here to help, and the Aging Into Medicare event intends to help patients avoid the pitfalls and penalties.”
The Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace is currently offering an additional open enrollment period for persons needing 2021 health coverage. Patients can sign up for coverage on healthcare.gov through May 15 to reduce the loss of coverage due to the effects of the pandemic.
SEARHC is a Certified Application Counselor agency offering free assistance to all Southeast residents. For more information, call Susan Briles at 966-8662 or email the PHB team at outreach@searhc.org. Additional health insurance information can be found at searhc.org/patient-health-benefits.
