Nearly 400 people participate in fundraiser for cancer support hosted for first time on UAS campus.

High of 80°F forecast Saturday, then cooler temperatures and rain beginning Sunday.

No stopping at light for southbound Egan traffic, merge lane for Vanderbilt motorists turning left onto highway are biggest changes, according to DOT.

Defendants scheduled to be arraigned next week on nine charges each related to alleged assault earlier this year in downtown parking garage.

Companies will be asked to participate in a pitch process similar to reality TV show ‘Shark Tank’; RFQ seeks to limit Suicide Basin’s water height and rate of flow.

Similar weather expected Saturday before clouds and cooler temperatures arrive Sunday.

No injuries reported; public advised to use caution in area as firefighting is ongoing Friday.

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

Mendenhall River crests well below initial forecast; short-term preventative measures credited for lack of damage and injuries.

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 the additional information that the plane was retrieved from the river. An Alaska Seaplanes floatplane made an emergency landing at the mouth of the flooded Mendenhall River immediately after takeoff from Juneau International Airport

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.