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CBJ sign reads “Woodstove burn ban in effect.” (City and Borough of Juneau photo)

CBJ issues air quality emergency in Mendenhall Valley

All woodstove and fireplace burning in the valley is prohibited until further notice.

 

A dusting of snow covers the Ptarmigan chairlift at Eaglecrest Ski Area in December 2024. (Eaglecrest Ski Area photo)

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.

 

A buck enters the view of an Alaska Department of Fish and Game trail camera on Douglas island in November 2020. (Alaska Department of Fish and Game courtesy photo)

Douglas deer: The island’s hunt faces calls for new rules

Board of Game is seeking public comment on regulation changes that would affect Juneau.

 

The National Weather Service Juneau issues a high wind warning forDowntown Juneau, Southern Douglas Island and Thane due to increased confidence for Taku Winds this afternoon. (National Weather Service screenshot)

Taku winds and dangerous chills forecast for Juneau

Gusts up to 60 mph and wind chills near minus 15 expected through the weekend.

The National Weather Service Juneau issues a high wind warning forDowntown Juneau, Southern Douglas Island and Thane due to increased confidence for Taku Winds this afternoon. (National Weather Service screenshot)
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Fallen trees are pictured by the Mendenhall river on Aug. 15, 2025. Water levels rose by a record-breaking 16.65 feet on the morning of Aug. 13 during a glacial outburst flood.

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.

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Fallen trees are pictured by the Mendenhall river on Aug. 15, 2025. Water levels rose by a record-breaking 16.65 feet on the morning of Aug. 13 during a glacial outburst flood.
A cat says hello at Juneau Animal Rescue in February 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

New animal shelter site approved by Juneau Assembly

Juneau Animal Rescue secures eight-acre lease, but fundraising remains.

A cat says hello at Juneau Animal Rescue in February 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
Eaglecrest Ski Area photo 
Eaglecrest Ski Area as seen in a photo posted to the hill’s Facebook page on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2025.

Eaglecrest boots up for a limited opening this weekend

15 degree highs usher in the hill’s 50th season.

Eaglecrest Ski Area photo 
Eaglecrest Ski Area as seen in a photo posted to the hill’s Facebook page on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2025.
A mound of a snow obscures a “student drop off” sign near Sít’ Eetí Shaanàx-Glacier Valley School. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire file photo)

Juneau schools closed, city facilities delayed Monday due to weather

NWS released a weather warning in effect through the evening.

A mound of a snow obscures a “student drop off” sign near Sít’ Eetí Shaanàx-Glacier Valley School. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire file photo)
The emergency cold-weather warming shelter is seen in Thane on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

Man charged for alleged rape at warming shelter

Staff have increased the frequency of safety rounds, and are discussing potential policy changes.

The emergency cold-weather warming shelter is seen in Thane on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is one of the primary health care providers in Juneau, accepting most major public and private insurance plans. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Marketplace health premiums set to rise in 2026

Here’s what you need to know about how coverage is changing, and for whom.

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is one of the primary health care providers in Juneau, accepting most major public and private insurance plans. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue completes last season’s ice break rescue training at the float pond near Juneau International Airport. (photo courtesy of Capital City Fire/Rescue)

On thin ice: Fire department responds to season’s first rescue at Mendenhall Lake

This week’s single digit temperatures have prompted dangerous ice ventures.

Capital City Fire/Rescue completes last season’s ice break rescue training at the float pond near Juneau International Airport. (photo courtesy of Capital City Fire/Rescue)
Brenda Schwartz-Yeager gestures to her artwork on display at Annie Kaill’s Gallery Gifts and Framing during the 2025 Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 5. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Alaska artist splashes nautical charts with sea life

Gallery Walk draws crowds to downtown studios and shops.

Brenda Schwartz-Yeager gestures to her artwork on display at Annie Kaill’s Gallery Gifts and Framing during the 2025 Gallery Walk on Friday, Dec. 5. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
Downtown Juneau experiences its first significant city-level snow fall of the season as pictured on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Sub-zero temperatures to follow record snowfall in Juneau

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous wind chills as low as -15 degrees early this week.

Downtown Juneau experiences its first significant city-level snow fall of the season as pictured on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Dec. 4, 2019 before the Governor’s Open House on Dec. 10. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Dec. 4, 2019 before the Governor’s Open House on Dec. 10. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file photo)
A truck rumbles down a road at the Greens Creek mine. The mining industry offers some of Juneau’s highest paying jobs, according to Juneau Economic Development’s 2025 Economic Indicator’s Report. (Hecla Greens Creek Mine photo)

Juneau’s economic picture: Strong industries, shrinking population

JEDC’s 2025 Economic Indicators Report is out.

A truck rumbles down a road at the Greens Creek mine. The mining industry offers some of Juneau’s highest paying jobs, according to Juneau Economic Development’s 2025 Economic Indicator’s Report. (Hecla Greens Creek Mine photo)
Map showing approximate location of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Earthquakes Canada)

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Yukon/Alaska border

Earthquake occurred about 55 miles from Yakutat

  • Dec 6, 2025
  • Yukon News Staff
Map showing approximate location of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Earthquakes Canada)
Gustavus author Kim Heacox talked about the role of storytelling in communicating climate change to a group of about 100 people at <strong>Ḵ</strong>unéix<strong>̱</strong> Hídi Northern Light United Church on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Author calls for climate storytelling in Juneau talk

Kim Heacox reflects on what we’ve long known and how we speak of it.

Gustavus author Kim Heacox talked about the role of storytelling in communicating climate change to a group of about 100 people at <strong>Ḵ</strong>unéix<strong>̱</strong> Hídi Northern Light United Church on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau road system ends at Cascade Point in Berners Bay, as shown in a May 2006 photo. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file)

State starts engineering for power at proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal

DOT says the contract for electrical planning is not a commitment to construct the terminal.

The Juneau road system ends at Cascade Point in Berners Bay, as shown in a May 2006 photo. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire file)
A cruise ship, with several orange lifeboats visible, is docked in downtown Juneau. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)

CBJ seeks input on uses for marine passenger fees

Public comment period is open for the month of December.

A cruise ship, with several orange lifeboats visible, is docked in downtown Juneau. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)
A spruce tree grows along Rainforest Trail on Douglas Island. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

Where to cut your Christmas tree in Juneau

CBJ and Tongass National Forest outline where and how residents can harvest.

A spruce tree grows along Rainforest Trail on Douglas Island. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)