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Sít' Eetí Shaanáx Glacier Valley Elementary School to remain closed for the rest of week due to roof shoveling
"Remember that even when schools are open, you know the conditions in your immediate neighborhood and are the best judge of whether or not to send your child to school."
Jan 72 min read
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center closed due to burst pipe causing leakage, no damage reported
First of new year's Fireside Lecture series moved to Juneau Ranger District office.
Jan 72 min read
Update: Juneau Assembly ratifies snowfall disaster declaration, following governor's verbal confirmation of state assistance
Assembly OKs declaration by CBJ and Tlingit & Haida on Wednesday; state scheduled to send emergency management specialist for assessment Thursday.
Jan 79 min read
Lone caretaker at Point Retreat Lighthouse found dead in apparent suicide
Joseph Alaniz, 42, of Big Lake, was discovered Saturday when staff arrived to replace his shift, according to Alaska State Troopers.
Jan 71 min read
All but one school reopening, flood advisory on Wednesday; moderate to heavy rain forecast Friday
Impacts of recent storms continue as warming temperatures create snow load and meltwater concerns; atmospheric river expected to arrive by late Thursday night.
Jan 62 min read
Fred Meyer closed indefinitely after Tuesday night evacuation due to roof concerns from heavy snow
Closure follows three-day shutdown last week.Some gas pumps operating Wednesday, after station was closed last week when canopy partially collapsed.
Jan 62 min read
Mixed rain/snow with up to 5" accumulation Tuesday; schools, CBJ facilities closed
3" more snow expected Wednesday; forecast calls for rain beginning Friday night and continuing through weekend.
Jan 64 min read
Eaglecrest expects $6M loss over three years, twice the estimate of a year ago, as decision about gondola looms
Officials still forecast ski area will overcome its debt with profitable operations if gondola opens; repairs to chairlift and water main, plus low ticket sales, are hurting current finances.
Jan 64 min read
Jirdes Winther Baxter, last survivor of 1925 Nome serum run, dies in Juneau at 101
She moved to Juneau with her family in 1929; was honored by the city as ‘shadow member’ of the municipal council for supporting her husband during his 15 years in office.
Jan 63 min read
Update: Avalanche advisory issued as downtown gets a foot of snow as of 2 p.m. Monday; 4-10" more forecast
Free parking in downtown garages until Friday as city tries to clear snow from streets; mixed rain and snow expected overnight, with varying amounts of snow Tuesday.
Jan 54 min read
Family and friends cherish Calvin Olsen’s successes, mourn his struggles at memorial following fatal fire
Olsen, 38, who helped launch tribal auto detailing shop, remembered as a diligent and compassionate father who suffered painful hardships in the final months of his life.
Jan 54 min read
Fort Yukon girls basketball team has warm feelings about Juneau tournament despite record storm
Players discuss life on the court, culture and resilience of village life at minus 60°F
Jan 48 min read
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