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Mendenhall River flooding expected to peak at 11.31 feet during 20° cold between 1 and 4 a.m. Monday
People warned to avoid river area due to icy conditions; water-level rise slowing as of 11:30 p.m.
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Suicide Basin flood warning issued, crest up to 11.5 feet between 1-7 a.m. Monday forecast
City urges immediate precautions in vulnerable areas; some roads and paths will close Sunday afternoon
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People getting free sandbags on same day flood warning issued say they are making, adjusting plans
Distribution started Saturday morning, about 40 hours before flood is forecast to crest.
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Candidate seeks to convey ‘Brilliant Defiance’ during Juneau Symphony’s election-season concerts
Dwayne Corbin, one of four finalists to replace Christopher Koch as music director, conducts weekend shows.
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CBJ distribution of 75,000 sandbags to flood-affected residents occurs as Suicide Basin drops again
Up to 200 sandbags per household available starting Saturday; release of water limited as of Friday.
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Double take: John Blasco wins local Citizen of the Year award months after state coach of the year honor
Chamber of Commerce also honors Bullwinkle’s, Juneau Bach Society’s Bruce Simonson at annual gala
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Lisa Pearce resigning as Juneau School District’s chief financial officer after taking on budget crisis
Consultant hired last December became permanent CFO July 1 after helping resolve record deficit.
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Biden OKs federal disaster declaration for Suicide Basin flood, as Congress battles over approving more funds
Other U.S. disasters are straining available assistance; SBA loan program is out of money.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Oct. 19
Three decades of capital city coverage.
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West Douglas cruise port proposed by Goldbelt and Royal Caribbean, to surprise and dismay of city officials
Two-ship floating dock, recreated 1800s Tlingit village envisioned on island as soon as 2027.
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Warming shelter opens for second season hoping to provide clients, staff and neighbors more relief
Indoor bathrooms, smoking breaks among changes meant to lessen first-year tensions.
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Juneau man arrested for manslaughter, DUI after woman’s death in 2023 vehicle collision
Passenger in truck driven by Patrick Dealexandro, 57, killed in crash at busy Egan Drive intersection.
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Certified election results put Steininger and Hall on Assembly, sink Saturday cruise ship ban
Turnout of 38.7% is fifth-highest in local election since 2000 — but well below most in prior decade.
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KTOO packs a half century of programming into a six-hour 50-Fest anniversary celebration
Ten mini-concerts, plus interviews, theater and tributes showcase public broadcasting outlet’s history.
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Two polar explorers add to their ‘Ice Legacy’ with perilous 20-day crossing of the Juneau Icefield
Børge Ousland and Vincent Colliard overcome collapsing snow bridges, impassible crevasses, other challenges.
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KTOO’s 50-Fest celebrates golden anniversary with six-hour evening of local performers
20 artists representing five decades of Juneau’s music scene scheduled for Saturday’s celebration
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School district faces $738K deficit in food service and activity funds, but now has money to cover
Board members asked to fix shortfall so it’s not included in audit, but some uneasy without more review.
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Suspect in swastika graffiti spray painted at library and other Mendenhall Valley locations arrested
A man suspected of spray painting swastika symbols at multiple locations in the Mendenhall Valley earlier this month…
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Update: Suicide Basin rising again after brief water level drop Thursday morning
Maximum crest of river from full release would be 11 ft., well below peak of record August flood
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for the week ending Oct. 12
Three decades of capital city coverage.