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Juneau gets 0.35" of rain Saturday; flood advisory ends at 10 a.m. Sunday
Avalanche risk remains high with an evacuation advisory still in effect; forecast calls for rain and snow all this week.
Jan 108 min read
Police blotter for Jan. 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 101 min read
Resident questions about engineering, safety, insurance linger as storm recovery continues
Officials share details about navigating the aftermath of Juneau’s record snowstorm.
Jan 106 min read
Nugget Mall, Fred Meyer remain closed with unknown reopening dates due to roof concerns after storms
Fred Meyer ‘will reopen as soon as possible,’ spokesperson says; mall property manager states ‘this is a safety issue, not a lack-of-effort issue.’
Jan 102 min read
Sea trial near for Sitka electric fishing boat
Ben Matthys and Jeff Turner work on converting the Mirage this fall. (Photo provided) By Anna Laffrey Daily Sitka Sentinel Tradesmen are working around the clock at Sitka’s community boatyard to install a hybrid electric propulsion system on the F/V Mirage, and breathe life into research toward clean energy solutions and cost savings for Alaska's small boat fisheries. The conversion represents the first phase of an Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association initiative to fit thr
Jan 105 min read
Alaska offers free rocks and dirt, helping big state-backed construction projects
Proposed Ambler Road and the Alaska natural gas pipeline could benefit from a change in state regulations that would save them millions in costs
Jan 103 min read
Update: Some conditions improving, but warnings about icy roads, avalanches and other major risks remain
Between 0.5-1" of rain forecast Saturday after record 1.58" Friday; city facilities and many businesses remain closed; 60 people clearing hospital roof due to weightload concerns.
Jan 93 min read
JDHS boys bitten by Wolves in Sitka den
Crimson Bears lose to 3A state runner-up on the road Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Logan Carriker (24) defends over a Monroe screen as senior Elias Dybdahl (20) reacts during the Capital City Classic on Dec. 30, 2025. Carriker and Dybdahl were noted for their defensive play in JDHS' game at Sitka on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Independent) By Klas Stolpe Juneau Independent The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys ba
Jan 94 min read
Haines Highway cleared of avalanche that caught three vehicles
State Department of Transportation has closed portions of the highway, and is not plowing Lutak Road or Mud Bay road due to deteriorating weather conditions on Friday.
Jan 93 min read
Emergency responders staged to deploy if avalanches threaten lives
CCFR, JMR and SEADOGS plot their response in case the worst comes to pass.
Jan 94 min read
Red Cross and city open emergency shelter at Centennial Hall for evacuees vacating avalanche paths
Evacuation advisory in some downtown areas and closure of Thane Road could last days, according to CBJ and DOT.
Jan 95 min read
Residents in all avalanche paths alerted by city to evacuate due to increasing rain; advisory could last days in some areas
Thane Road closing, residents directed to Centennial Hall emergency shelter opening at noon
Jan 93 min read
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