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ALERT: Suicide Basin releasing, peak flooding up to 16.6 feet expected at about 7 a.m. Thursday
Officials urge people to evacuate at-risk areas; water levels expected to reach major flood stage about 1 a.m. Thursday, flood warning in effect until 4:30 a.m. Friday.
Aug 113 min read


Evacuate at-risk areas when Suicide Basin flood alert sounds, officials emphasize at safety briefing
Mendenhall River currently expected to crest at up to 16.55 feet about 48 hours after release occurs, but ‘things can really change rapidly over the next 24 hours’
Aug 112 min read


Suicide Basin is overtopping; flood release expected in one to six days
‘Finalize preparations and evacuation plans,’ CBJ advisory warns; initial forecast calls for flood to peak at 16.1 to 16.55 feet.
Aug 112 min read


Back Loop man applying to keep 200 chickens, 30 farm animals plans to start small with room to grow
Project is for his family, not a commercial or educational farm, applicant says; Planning Commission scheduled to consider conditional use permit Tuesday night.
Aug 113 min read


Salmon derby sees quiet ending to 80th run
Unofficial leaderboard remains unchanged since Friday.
Aug 102 min read


Assembly, school board candidates get first chance to distinguish themselves at downtown forum
Vacant storefronts, homelessness, working families, cruise passenger fees and future development among issues raised by Downtown Business Association.
Aug 1010 min read


Zuckerberg’s yacht didn’t ignore assistance call and he wasn’t aboard, spokesperson says
Ship belonging to Meta CEO was initially tuned to a different radio channel, according to statement; incident results in a flurry of international criticism.
Aug 102 min read


Suicide Basin drops a bit Saturday; forecast now calls it to be full Tuesday or Wednesday
‘Calving event’ at beginning of weekend is not the start of a flood, forecast fill date is delayed by one day, according to National Weather Service Juneau.
Aug 92 min read


Army Corps plans ‘innovative’ long-term flood solution, doesn’t provide specifics
Officials say approach will be faster and cheaper than traditional process; intent is to ‘evacuate’ water from Suicide Basin.
Aug 95 min read


First timers tame Nifty Fifty ultra endurance run
Amaral, Fellman top males in 50K and 25K, Peterson, Osborn top females.
Aug 99 min read


CBJ Household Hazardous Waste facility shuts due to bear spray contamination
Unsecured can releases inside facility, which may remain closed for cleaning until middle of next week, according to CBJ.
Aug 81 min read


26.2-pound king in lead, small fish pays big on Saturday at 80th Golden North Salmon Derby
Fish turned in Friday night at Auke Nu station has sizable lead at midpoint of three-day event; among special prizes this year is $500 for a 5.5-pound coho at Douglas station.
Aug 84 min read
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