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Fred Meyer gas station awning collapse raises concern over roof stability
The amount of snow that each roof can handle is highly variable.
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Schools and city facilities are closed amid another winter storm
A winter storm warning is in effect with snow dump of around one foot forecast for the day.
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DOT&PF reduces avalanche hazard over Thane, Mount Juneau remains a risk
They flew over the snowpack above Thane in a helicopter Thursday to test for controlled avalanche.
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January’s First Friday: Here’s what to see
Juneau Arts Humanities Council announced a preview of community events on First Friday.
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Juneau’s 2025 year in review
The Empire revisited eight major topics as their headlines progressed.
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DOT&PF has a plan to reduce avalanche hazard near Juneau amid record snowfall
They’re set to fly over the snowpack above Thane in a helicopter at about noon to trigger a…
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Warnings pile up under record-breaking snowfall in Juneau
December 2025 is the snowiest December in the city’s history.
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Avalanche advisory in effect for Thane, Downtown
The alert is not an evacuation notice, but officials urge residents to stay informed.
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Child dies in car accident on Christmas Eve, Juneau community collects donations
Flying Squirrel will serve as a collection point for donations for the child’s family.
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More heavy, wet snow forecast for the Juneau area this week
Capital City Fire and Rescue cautioned residents without four wheel drive from taking on the roads.
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Transience and adventure: Alaska band returns to Juneau for New Year’s concerts
The Blackwater Railroad Company talks about their ‘Alaska Music’ ahead of their shows.
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Precipitation is forecast later this week. Will it be rain or snow?
Two storm systems are expected to move through Juneau toward the end of the week.
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2 house fires burn in 3 days at Switzer Village
Causes of the fires are still under investigation.
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Court sets eviction date for Telephone Hill residents as demolition plans move forward
A lawsuit against the city seeks to reverse evictions and halt demolition is still pending.
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A mile of lights marked Juneau’s darkest day
Two ski teams hosted a luminous winter solstice celebration at Mendenhall Loop.
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Juneau man found dead following residential fire
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Update: CBJ cancels air quality emergency in Mendenhall Valley Sunday morning
The poor air quality was caused by an air inversion, trapping pollutants at lower elevations.
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Update: Waterline break forces closure at Eaglecrest Friday, Saturday
The break is the latest hurdle in a challenging opening for Juneau’s city-run ski area this season.
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Taku winds and dangerous chills forecast for Juneau
Gusts up to 60 mph and wind chills near minus 15 expected through the weekend.
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Lake tap chosen as long-term fix for glacial outburst floods
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Juneau leaders agreed on the plan.