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Capital Transit to Provide Fare Free Transit on Election Day

September 30, 2025 – News

Bus travel on Capital Transit will be free for all passengers on Tuesday, October 7, the City and Borough of Juneau’s (CBJ) 2025 Municipal Election Day. The CBJ Assembly adopted Resolution 4025 on September 22, which includes fare free transit on Municipal, State, and Federal election days to support resident …

 

Combined Stormwater and Wastewater Discharge to Gastineau Channel on September 26

September 27, 2025 – News

The City & Borough of Juneau Utilities Division reports that a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) event occurred at the Outer Drive Pump Station in Downtown Juneau during the heavy precipitation on Friday, September 26, 2025. The event resulted in a discharge of approximately 80,000 gallons of combined wastewater and stormwater …

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Winter hours at Jensen-Olson Arboretum begin October 1

September 23, 2025 – News

The Jensen-Olson Arboretum will transition to winter hours beginning Wednesday, October 1. During October, the grounds will be open to visitors Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and closed Monday through Thursday. The Arboretum will be closed to the public for the months of November and December. Winter …

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Registration for Preschool & Youth Swim Lessons Session 2 opens September 25

September 22, 2025 – News

Registration for Preschool & Youth Swim Lessons Session 2 Opens September 25 Juneau Pools fall swim lessons continue with Session 2 for preschoolers and youth at Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) and Augustus Brown Swimming Pool (AGB) beginning in early October. Registration opens Thursday, September 25, at noon and will …

 

Heavy Rainfall Causes Landslides at Auke Lake Trail, Flooding Expected at Montana Creek

September 20, 2025 – News

National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for City & Borough of Juneau Residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings and take precautions as heavy rainfall and wind may increase hazard risk in the Juneau area through late Monday night. Read the full National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Watch …

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Hank Harmon Public Range Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening

September 17, 2025 – News

Juneau Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the recent upgrades at the Hank Harmon Public Range with two special events. The celebration begins with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, September 26 at 12 p.m. at the range. This milestone event will feature remarks from CBJ officials, the Alaska …

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North Franklin Parking Lot closed September 17-20

September 16, 2025 – News

The North Franklin Parking Lot will be closed from Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00 a.m. through Saturday, September 20 at 4:30 p.m. due to construction on the adjacent parking structure. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed. Please plan ahead and use alternate hourly parking areas during …

 

Suicide Basin outburst underway – minor flooding impacts expected

September 15, 2025 – News

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst at Suicide Basin. Minor flooding impacts are expected late Monday through Tuesday afternoon in the Mendenhall Lake and River near areas around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, the Mendenhall Campground and Skater’s …

UPDATE: Suicide Basin outburst underway – crest expected earlier Tuesday morning

September 15, 2025 – News

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood warning for the Mendenhall Lake and River following a glacier-dammed lake outburst at Suicide Basin. Minor flooding impacts are expected late Monday through Tuesday afternoon in the Mendenhall Lake and River near areas around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, the Mendenhall Campground …

 

UPDATE: Mendenhall Lake Levels Reach Crest, Basin Release Concludes

September 15, 2025 – News

The National Weather Service (NWS) has observed that the Mendenhall Lake level has crested following a glacial lake outburst of Suicide Basin. The crest reached 9.6 feet at approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025. The NWS will be reviewing available data to understand this event and the associated forecast. More …