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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 …

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Join Parks & Rec for early Halloween fun October 25-26

October 17, 2024 – News

It’s spooky season! Join Parks & Recreation for a scarily good time with community Halloween events on October 25 & 26. On Friday, October 25, dress your best for a free Halloween Skate from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Treadwell Arena. Come in costume for a chance to win prizes! …

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Join Parks & Rec commercial use open house on October 30

October 16, 2024 – News

Join CBJ Parks & Recreation and Corvus Design for a public open house on Wednesday, October 30 to talk about draft updates to the commercial use strategy for CBJ parks and trails. Stop by the Dimond Park Field House any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to join the …

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CBJ October 1, 2024 Regular Municipal Election final results certified by Election Official after completion of Canvass Review Board

October 15, 2024 – News

The Canvass Review Board has completed its work on the October 1, 2024 CBJ Regular Municipal Election and the Election Official has now certified the final results. The Canvass Review Board began work on Monday, October 14 and completed its review on Tuesday, October 15. Official results are posted to …

Fall into fun at DPAC’s floating pumpkin patch on October 26

October 9, 2024 – News

Ready to go pumpkin picking… at the pool? Join CBJ Parks & Rec for an extra helping of Halloween fun on Saturday, October 26 as Dimond Park Aquatic Center transforms into a floating pumpkin patch. Kids (and their guardians) can swim among the pumpkins, play games, and win prizes, before …

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Juneau-Douglas City Museum to participate in national leadership program

October 9, 2024 – News

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum has been selected by American Alliance for Museums (AAM) to participate in the Museum Social Impact in Practice (MSIIP) cohort. MSIIP is an initiative led by AAM and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Through this program Juneau-Douglas City Museum staff will learn …

View of downtown Juneau in light snow from across Gastineau channel, framed by snow-encrusted tree branches.

Emergency warming shelter opens Tuesday, October 15

October 8, 2024 – News

The City and Borough of Juneau will open a seasonal emergency warming shelter on Tuesday, October 15 at 1325 Eastaugh Way (off of Thane Road). The shelter will be operated by St. Vincent de Paul Juneau. The shelter will be open daily from 9 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. Monday through …