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Drop off your pumpkins at Juneau RecycleWorks November 1-16

October 29, 2024 – News

Juneau RecycleWorks is partnering with Juneau Composts to open pumpkin drop-off bins at the Recycling Center, located at 5600 Tonsgard Court, from Friday, November 1 through Saturday, November 16. This is the fourth year RecycleWorks and Juneau Composts have worked together to collect and compost pumpkins. Pumpkins must be free …

FEMA press release: FEMA opening Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau

October 28, 2024 – News

The following press release is from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region X. FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 30 in Juneau, Alaska to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the August 5-6 Juneau Mendenhall glacier flooding. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small …

 

Public Hearing on Legislation at 11/18 Regular Assembly Meeting

October 25, 2024 – News, Notices for Public Comment

Notice of Public Hearing The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below.  The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of business the business day …

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Mendenhall River flood update: flood over, avoid river as water levels fall

October 21, 2024 – News

Mendenhall Lake crested at 10.77 feet at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday, October 20. Water levels are now falling rapidly in both the lake and the river. Minimal impacts were observed to residential neighborhoods. Please continue to avoid the Mendenhall River during this time. The banks are unstable and the river …

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Flood warning for Mendenhall River: forecast unchanged

October 20, 2024 – News

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst. As of 4 p.m. Sunday, October 20, the river is rising as expected and there are no changes to the forecast. Under the current forecast, the Mendenhall River is expected …

Flood warning for Mendenhall River

October 19, 2024 – News

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst. Please avoid the Mendenhall River for the safety of yourself and others until further notice. The Mendenhall River is forecasted to crest between 11 and 11.5 feet on Monday, October …

Updated: flood warning for Mendenhall River

October 19, 2024 – News

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst. The Mendenhall River is forecasted to crest between 11 and 11.5 feet on Monday, October 21,  between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. National Weather Service flood forecasts predicts that at …

Registration for Parent & Tot and Lil’ Swimmers lessons opens October 25

October 17, 2024 – News

Juneau Pools is offering both Parent & Tot lessons and the Lil’ Swimmers program for preschool beginners at Dimond Park Aquatic Center during the upcoming fall season. Registration opens Friday, October 25 at noon through the Parks & Recreation online registration catalog (click the “Juneau Pools” tab). Both programs will …

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Federal declaration of emergency granted for August 2024 Mendenhall River flooding

October 17, 2024 – News

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a federal declaration of major disaster following the August 6 glacial outburst flood in Juneau. The declaration will now trigger the release of federal funds to help the community recover. This is the first such declaration to be made in response to a joint …

Juneau Public Health Center to hold influenza vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 26

October 17, 2024 – News

The Juneau Public Health Center will sponsor an influenza vaccine clinic on Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thunder Mountain Middle School, 3101 Diamond Park Loop. The public event will offer influenza vaccine for anyone age 6 months and up, free of charge. No other vaccines …