Juneau Assembly moves to begin buyout process for flood-ravaged street, but could still back out

Juneau Assembly moves to begin buyout process for flood-ravaged street, but could still back out

Water recedes from View Drive after the record-breaking flood peaks on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) The Juneau Assembly decided Monday to sign an agreement with the federal government for a buyout of View Drive, the street hit hardest by annual glacial outburst flooding. The decision comes after some city leaders met with residents and found more interest than an informal city poll indicated last month.  Assembly Memb…