Once again, the alert is not an evacuation advisory. If an evacuation is necessary, Centennial Hall is being set up to accommodate residents.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Juneau updates its avalanche messaging as snowstorm smashes local records
The city is no longer using a five-point scale to communicate avalanche risk. Instead, it has switched to a ‘ready, set, go’ strategy.
Avalanche alert issued for downtown, Thane residents
The alert is not an evacuation advisory, but the city advises residents in the affected areas to prepare for an evacuation if conditions continue to worsen.
Juneau Nordic skiers celebrate winter solstice at ‘light the night’ event
Attendees celebrate brighter days ahead with a gathering at Mendenhall Campground.
Bitter cold and Taku winds are in the forecast for Juneau. Here’s how to stay safe.
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Thursday evening through Sunday and a high wind watch for the weekend.
Federal lawsuit could scrap Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center improvement plan
After a federal court ruled that the U.S. Forest Service’s plan violated a procedural law, the Juneau resident who filed the suit is asking the court to squash it.