Water levels in Mendenhall River continue to rise following the release of Suicide Basin and the latest forecast indicates that flooding could exceed the August 2023 glacial outburst. Residents along the Mendenhall River are advised to take immediate action. The latest National Weather Service forecast (updated 2:49 p.m. August 5) …
Suicide Basin continues to release into Mendenhall Lake and River and current forecasts indicate that flooding could reach levels similar the August 2023 glacial outburst flood. Water levels are expected to crest in the very early morning hours of Tuesday, August 6, with water as high as 14-15 feet between …
With freezing temperatures forecast in the coming days, now is a critical time to take important preventive steps to keep your water pipes from freezing. Water pipes that are not properly insulated or maintained are at risk of freezing and/or bursting—an event that could leave you without running water as …
Cold weather came quickly this year with freezing temperatures forecast in the coming days. Remember that now is a critical time to take important preventive steps to keep your water pipes from freezing. Water pipes that are not properly insulated or maintained are at risk of freezing and/or bursting—an event …
The City and Borough of Juneau has issued a local declaration of emergency following the August 5 Mendenhall River flood event. Although river levels continue to fall, at least two structures have been lost to the river and others are at risk and/or have been evacuated. CBJ has stood up …
The CBJ Community Development Department has developed and released an interactive inventory map of vacant and underdeveloped properties in the City and Borough of Juneau. The map is available online on the CDD’s special projects website. The inventory map is the newest tool in CBJ’s ongoing work to reduce barriers …
As of 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, CBJ Public Works crews have completed their initial site preparations to begin debris clearance in the area around the Gastineau Avenue landslide. Clearance work is anticipated to begin at approximately 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, September 28. Preliminary assessments have determined that under the …
As of 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, site crews have completed a preliminary assessment of the Gastineau landslide area and determined that under the current favorable weather conditions hazard risk has returned to pre-event levels. The immediate area is therefore open to limited residential access. Members of the public without …
Thinking of Running for Local Office? Serving on the Assembly or Board of Education “School Board” is a noble contribution to your community, and one which comes with hours of work and little economic reward. You will hear about the issues from your neighbors, friends, family and people on the …
Masks are optional for most individuals while indoors in Juneau School District facilities and on school buses. The Board of Education met in a Special Meeting Tuesday night to discuss the JSD Mask Policy. Board members reviewed the current policy, took public input, and made revisions. The following Mask Policy was …
