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Severe wind causes fallen trees, power outages in Juneau

Three cruise ships that were scheduled to arrive in Juneau canceled their stops ahead of the storm Tuesday night.
Alaska Public Media

Juneau's secondary glacial outburst flood crests earlier, lower than predicted

Juneau’s second glacial outburst flood of the year crested Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at 9.6 feet. A second, minor glacial ...
Anchorage Daily News

Researcher from Italy missing after being swept into hole on Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier

The man’s travel companions lost sight of him after he fell into a stream and was swept into a vertical opening in the ice, Alaska State Troopers said.
KTOO

Near-miss landslide in downtown Juneau prompts apartment complex evacuation

Although the slide didn’t damage homes or hurt anyone, people living in the building are getting tired of the repeated threat.
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‘What does football mean to you?’: Juneau football to be featured in Super Bowl LX pregame show

The Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears will be featured on NBC Sports as part of a Super Bowl pregame story showcasing football teams from around the country.
Anchorage Daily News

Second glacial outburst flood expected to cause ‘minor flooding’ in Juneau

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Monday morning, saying that water gauges indicate the Suicide Basin had ...

Juneau braces for another glacial outburst flood, one month after record-setting deluge

Update: The flood crested at 9.6 feet at 7:30 p.m. Monday evening, earlier and lower than expected. No major damage was ...
Juneau Empire

Upcoming fair aims to celebrate clean energy and ‘Electrify Juneau!’

Electrify Juneau! A Clean Energy Fair will be held in the parking lot of the JAHC from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21. Admission is free. You can find more information on the event and Renewable ...
Alaska Public Media

Juneau’s animal shelter is at cat-pacity. Unaltered felines are the problem.

The number of unaltered cats in Juneau is growing faster and faster, and the local animal shelter is struggling to keep up.

Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt

Suicide Basin, an ice-dammed lake on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier, has filled up with meltwater and sent destructive surges of water into Juneau for 3 straight summers.
KTOO

Juneau voters will decide on key local tax measures this election. Here’s what you need to know.

Juneau currently charges 5% in local sales taxes. That’s made up of both permanent and temporary taxes. They help pay for general government costs, voter-approved projects and community interests. If ...