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Mendenhall River flooding update: hazardous waste pick-up starts August 11

August 10, 2024 – News

Throughout the week, CBJ, Alaska DOT&PF and the Alaska National Guard have been picking up household garbage, furniture, and debris from neighborhoods impacted by flooding. Starting tomorrow, Sunday, August 11, crews will begin collection runs for hazardous waste. Here’s the latest information about flood debris collection: Construction & demolition waste: …

A clean-up crew approaches a driveway filled with piles of flood debris for removal

Mendenhall River flooding update: tips and next steps as clean-up continues

August 9, 2024 – News

Clean-up and repair continues into the weekend as many residents move into the long-term recovery phase. Now may be the time to start thinking about next steps that were too overwhelming to consider in the immediate aftermath, or to begin your application for state disaster assistance. Juneau continues to be …

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Early bird registration for youth indoor soccer opens August 12

August 8, 2024 – News

Early bird registration for Parks & Recreation’s youth indoor soccer (ages 5 to 14) opens Monday, August 12. Early bird registration runs through August 25 and costs $55 + tax. Starting August 26, registration costs increase to $65 + tax. Register online (look under “Youth & Teen”) starting August 12 …

The Mendenhall River running high on a sunny day

Mendenhall River emergency bank stabilization – how to make your property safe

August 8, 2024 – News

CBJ has authorized emergency bank stabilization on the Mendenhall River to address immediate threats to property and safety. Property owners may proceed with bank stabilization that is necessary to make their property safe. Making the property safe means action to protect property and structures from further damage from the flood. …

A clean-up crew approaches a driveway filled with piles of flood debris for removal

Mendenhall River flooding update: volunteers needed as clean-up continues

August 8, 2024 – News

As Juneau wraps up the third day of clean-up following the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding, resources continue to pour in. Many throughout the community and the state have stepped up to help those in need. We are intensely grateful for the support from state agencies, the Coast Guard, the …

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Registration for preschool and youth swim lessons opens August 9

August 7, 2024 – News

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of beginner and intermediate swim lessons for both preschool and youth age groups at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool in August and September. Registration opens online Friday, August 9 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” …

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Mendenhall River flooding update: WM to expand residential self-haul hours

August 7, 2024 – News

In light of the recent glacial flood, the Waste Management (WM) Capitol Disposal Landfill will expand its hours for residential customers to self-haul to the landfill.  Starting on August 8, the residential hours will be as follows until further notice: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 8 …

The Mendenhall River running high on a sunny day

Mendenhall River flooding update: new resources and assistance available

August 7, 2024 – News

Community recovery continues in the wake of the August 6 Mendenhall River flooding. Many new resources have become available in the last 24 hours. Visit CBJ’s dedicated flood response page at juneau.org/manager/flood-response to see all the latest information and resources. The page is updated throughout the day as soon as …

Intersection of Riverside Drive & Riverwood flooded with water

Mendenhall River flooding update (8/6 6:30 AM)

August 6, 2024 – News

The Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet early this morning, at 3:15 a.m Tuesday, August 6. Many Valley residents experienced significant flooding, displacement, and property damage. The water is currently receding rapidly. We expect to be out of the moderate flood stage by late morning. The hours at the Floyd …

Road closed sign with floodwaters visible over the road in the distance

CBJ facilities and road closures on August 6

August 6, 2024 – News

The following CBJ facilities are closed today, Tuesday, August 6: Dimond Park Aquatic Center Dimond Park Field House Mendenhall Valley Public Library Riverside Drive is closed southbound from Stephen Richards Memorial Drive. A number of side streets and roads in the vicinity of the river are currently closed; conditions will …