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CCFR, Forest Service complete response to wildfire near Eagle Beach
No injuries reported; public advised to use caution in area as firefighting is ongoing Friday.
Aug 142 min read


Crimson Bears harriers return to the trails
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boasts another high-volume roster.
Aug 1313 min read


Glacial flood of 2026 peaks at 14.7 ft., lowest in 4 years; little impact in protected neighborhoods
Mendenhall River crests well below initial forecast; short-term preventative measures credited for lack of damage and injuries.
Aug 139 min read


Pilot rescued after floatplane makes emergency landing in Mendenhall River next to airport
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
Aug 132 min read


Mendenhall Valley residents torn on whether to leave flood zone and property
Evacuations strongly advised by the city; those in the flood zone take different approaches
Aug 135 min read


Thursday flood update: Mendenhall River crests at 14.7 feet at 2:15 p.m., evacuation advisory lifted
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.
Aug 139 min read


View Drive residents stay to protect homes from upcoming flood
‘The community members just want to be heard,’ Sen. Murkowski says after neighborhood visit.
Aug 126 min read


Dunleavy offers new gasline bill with limited S-corp tax; legislators say it’s too little, too late
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.
Aug 123 min read


Crimson Bears to open gridiron season on the road
Scrimmage shows the power JDHS brings this year as they prepare to play defending state champ South
Aug 1214 min read


Man seeking permit for up to 230 farm animals at home asked by Planning Commission to provide more specifics
‘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.
Aug 123 min read


Flood updates Wednesday: Peak of 16.4 ft. forecast at 10 a.m. Thursday
‘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.
Aug 127 min read


Midsummer Night Run reveals a Golden Age of athletes
Wright smites the field, all of whom battle to their finish.
Aug 124 min read
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