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Residents, officials say HESCO barriers and other protections mostly successful, but some flood woes remain
Back Loop Bridge closed indefinitely due to damage from tree strike, Mendenhall Glacier area closed Wednesday, public schools closed Thursday.
Aug 13, 202510 min read


Some residents evacuating flood zone, some staying to await peak river levels on Wednesday morning
People planning to stay in homes overnight say they have backup plans if an unexpected level of flooding occurs.
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Flood updates throughout Tuesday after the alarm sounds for Suicide Basin
Few people staying at emergency shelter as of 10 p.m. despite forecast of flood waters peaking hours earlier than originally predicted.
Aug 12, 20259 min read


Officials stand overnight watch as residents ready for evacuation after anxious and wet day of flood preparations
Suicide Basin still overtopping, but no break, as of 7 a.m. Tuesday; overflow and rain cause Mendenhall River to reach minor flood status, but water level expected to drop.
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Evacuation advisories distributed to homes, officials set flood preparation plans in motion as Suicide Basin spills over
No break in ice dam as of early Monday evening; officials say elevated lake and river levels occurring due to spillover from basin.
Aug 11, 20256 min read


Storis breaks the ice with Juneau residents, leaving plans for full transition in its wake
While some question the ship’s capability, the crew is forging ahead to overcome challenges
Aug 11, 202510 min read


Salmon derby finale brings in last-minute flurry of activity
The 79th Golden North Salmon Derby closed out Sunday evening with a rapid volley of boats turning in their weekend catch in hopes of shaking up the leaderboard.
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Landslide at Endicott Arm early Sunday causes tsunami in Southeast with waves up to 15 ft. high
Waves likely caused by "several tens of millions of cubic meters of rock striking the water" Endicott Arm, circled in red, is where a...
Aug 10, 20252 min read


Storis hailed as launch of a new era for Juneau and the Coast Guard during commissioning ceremony
First "new" icebreaker in fleet in 25 years signifies commitment for many more vessels in coming years, USCG’s new commandant says.
Aug 10, 20256 min read


Update: Suicide Basin reaches capacity; Governor issues precautionary disaster declaration
Latest forecast for Suicide Basin shows the Mendenhall River could crest higher than last year’s record level, but experts says scenario is "a moving target."
Aug 10, 20254 min read


Second day of salmon derby sees higher yield
The Golden North Salmon Derby’s second day may have gotten off to a somewhat mediocre start, but anglers quickly made up for lost time in the final few hours.
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Legacy of Coast Guard’s original Storis shared by former crew during film screening before new namesake is commissioned
Older ship’s ruggedness and versatility during its 64 years of service fulfilled a mission different than the current ship will likely see, former captain says .
Aug 9, 20255 min read
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