After discussing five options in a three-day, closed-door meeting with federal and local leaders this week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided it will design a tunnel through Bullard Mountain.
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.
Winter storm sets a local snow record and strands a high school Nordic team in Whitehorse
Juneau received 9.6 inches on Saturday alone, breaking the Dec. 6 record. Clear skies are in the forecast.
State signs $1.3 million contract with Juneau Hydropower to electrify proposed Cascade Point Ferry Terminal
The Alaska Department of Transportation says they’ll pay for the infrastructure regardless of whether the ferry terminal gets built.
U.S. Army Corps to hold closed-door glacial outburst flood solution meeting in Juneau next week
Federal agencies, local officials and scientists will weigh in on five options to prevent homes from flooding in the coming years. The meeting is closed to the public.
‘Our biggest weekend of the year’: Artisans count on sales and connections at Juneau Public Market
Market host Peter Metcalfe says this Black Friday was one of the annual bazaar’s best days yet.
What to know before harvesting your Christmas tree in Juneau
The U.S. Forest Service and the city each have Christmas tree policies.