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Storm system scrambles weekend sports plans
Weather forecast for capital city unfavorable for Lady Kings' travel.
Jan 84 min read


MRCS students being relocated to TMMS due to growing concerns about snowload on gymnasium roof
All Mendenhall River Community School students and staff are safe; school set to be closed at least through weekend while roof clearing is finished.
Jan 82 min read


Juneau’s first baby of 2026 is Bjorn at hospital
Bjorn Schroth welcomed on Jan. 3 with a boat fit for a possible future captain.
Jan 81 min read


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 82 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
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