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Floods · Juneau

Residents in Alaska's Capital City Prepare for Possible Glacial Flooding

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Residents and officials in Juneau are preparing for the possibility of glacial flooding that in past years has swept away houses and eroded the river fed by the popular Mendenhall Glacier See the Story

Floods · Juneau

Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long-term solution is elusive

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The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those who live along the picturesque river that winds from the nearby Mendenhall Glacier.See the Story

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Scientists develop critical new tool to help public prepare for extreme weather: 'Protect lives, homes, and essential services'

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Glacial lake outburst floods happen when a lake of glacier melt suddenly bursts through its natural barrier. The threat is increasingly pressing in Juneau, Alaska, where a newly launched dashboard has been designed to help authorities and residents prepare before disasters strike. What's happening? A collaborative effort between experts, agencies, Tribal officials, and nonprofits helped to launch the Juneau Glacial Flood Dashboard in May to help…Juneau · Juneau Read Article

Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage

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Douglas Smith compares the flood heights between 2024, bottom finger, and 2025, top finger, at his home on View Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO) After the water receded from this week’s all-time record breaking glacial outburst flood, Mendenhall Valley residents spent Thursday taking stock of the damage. Jeff Garmon’s bottom floor flooded on Meander Way. He spent the day drying out his belongings on a tarp in the…National Weather Service · Juneau Read Article

Struggling readers get extra support in summer school under Alaska Reads Act requirements

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Teacher Janelle Ondrejka smiles as rising fourth grader James Lemons prepares to roll a dice for a reading game at Thunder Mountain Middle School on July 23, 2025. (Photo by Jamie Diep/KTOO) Listen here: https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/14AKReadsSummer.wav Teacher Janelle Ondrejka led a small, six-person reading group at Thunder Mountain Middle School in July. She called on students Astrid King and James Lemons one at a time t…Juneau · Juneau Read Article

Juneau police release name of officer involved in last month's violent arrest

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A Juneau Police Department vehicle park in downtown Juneau on Thursday, June 13, 2024. (Clarise Larson/KTOO) The Juneau Police Department has released the name of the officer who slammed a man to the ground last month during an arrest. The department says it also plans to release the body-worn camera footage from the incident at the end of this month. The officer’s name is Brandon LeBlanc. He started his position in Juneau last fall. The depart…Juneau · Juneau Read Article

Officials transition from emergency response to recovery in Juneau

Recovery is now underway in Juneau. Our capital city narrowly avoided crisis during record breaking floods.Juneau · Juneau Read Article

Preview of 'Invisible Infrastructure' tour of power plant, plus upcoming commuity marimba workshops with guest artist Mike Sibanda

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On this episode of Juneau: The Juneau Commission on Sustainability previews its series of Invisible Infrastructure tours, including the Gold Creek Power Plant & Flume Tour on Wednesday, August 20, plus a marimba workshops preview with composer and educator Mike Sibanda, and a new episode of Garden Talk covering what to do for gardens affected by the recent flooding. Audio Podcast Video Livestream Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Junea…Juneau · Juneau Read Article

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Residents in Alaska's Capital City Prepare for Possible Glacial Flooding

Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long-term solution is elusive

Coast Guard Brings First New Polar Icebreaker into Service in 25 Years

As Glacier Thins Upstream of Juneau, Annual Flooding Is the New Normal

Coast Guard Commissions First Addition to Icebreaker Fleet in 25 Years

Scientists develop critical new tool to help public prepare for extreme weather: 'Protect lives, homes, and essential services'

Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage

Struggling readers get extra support in summer school under Alaska Reads Act requirements

Juneau police release name of officer involved in last month's violent arrest

Officials transition from emergency response to recovery in Juneau

Preview of 'Invisible Infrastructure' tour of power plant, plus upcoming commuity marimba workshops with guest artist Mike Sibanda

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As Glacier Thins Upstream of Juneau, Annual Flooding Is the New Normal

Coast Guard Commissions First Addition to Icebreaker Fleet in 25 Years

Scientists develop critical new tool to help public prepare for extreme weather: 'Protect lives, homes, and essential services'

Mendenhall Valley residents dry out as officials continue to assess flood damage

Struggling readers get extra support in summer school under Alaska Reads Act requirements

Juneau police release name of officer involved in last month's violent arrest

Officials transition from emergency response to recovery in Juneau

Preview of 'Invisible Infrastructure' tour of power plant, plus upcoming commuity marimba workshops with guest artist Mike Sibanda