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Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boasts another high-volume roster.

An Alaska Seaplanes floatplane is seen lodged downstream on a root ball floating in the flooded Mendenhall River on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Independent) By Jasz Garrett Juneau Independent This article has been updated with additional information. An Alaska Seaplanes floatplane made an emergency landing at the mouth of the flooded Mendenhall River immediately after takeoff from Juneau International Airport on Thursday morning. The uninjured pilot was re

Evacuations strongly advised by the city; those in the flood zone take different approaches

Peak level is the lowest since annual major flooding started in 2023; lower rate of water release from basin, river at lower level at start of flood cited as possible factors.

‘The community members just want to be heard,’ Sen. Murkowski says after neighborhood visit.

Governor proposes ‘compromise’ 2% tax rather than rate up to 9.4%; House and Senate leaders say bill doesn't have support to pass, and business groups express opposition.

Scrimmage shows the power JDHS brings this year as they prepare to play defending state champ South

‘Whether it's a duck or a horse makes a difference,’ chair says as vote postponed until Sept. 8; current request is for up to 200 chickens and 30 ‘other’ animals.

‘As we move through the day, the pace of information will increase,’ NWS Juneau meteorologist says; major flood stage expected to arrive about 5:45 a.m. Thursday.

Wright smites the field, all of whom battle to their finish.

Officials urge people to evacuate at-risk areas; water levels expected to reach major flood stage about 1 a.m. Thursday, flood warning in effect until 4:30 a.m. Friday.

Mendenhall River currently expected to crest at up to 16.55 feet about 48 hours after release occurs, but ‘things can really change rapidly over the next 24 hours’