According to a proposed settlement, Duran Construction Company could also have to clean up the damage at its expense.
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.
Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue.
New Amalga gold mine in Juneau secures fast federal permitting process
The proposed mine is drawing scrutiny from some Juneau residents who say it could turn “out the road” into an industrial zone.
New class to teach Southeast mariners how to avoid hitting humpback whales
Developed by local whale biologists and marine pilots, the class aims to reduce ship strikes.
Weather Service predicts Juneau’s Suicide Basin will fill between Aug. 8-12
The flood typically begins within a week after the basin is full, but it can happen at any time.
Filling sandbags to prepare for Juneau’s glacial outburst flooding is quicker this year
An automatic sandbag filling machine provided by the Army Corps is making the work go a bit faster for residents in the flood zone.