Temperatures will range from zero to five degrees below in Haines, Skagway, Gustavus, and Juneau. Winds will be gusting, prompting wind chills as low as 60 below in White Pass and as low as 40 below in downtown Juneau.
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After one-year suspension, criminal jury trials set to resume slowly in state courts
Presiding judge in each judicial district will make a decision based on public health considerations, such as COVID-19 case counts and risk levels in the area. They will also consider other factors related to the particular case or courthouse where the trial will be held.
Juneau’s population decline attributed to cuts in state budget, state jobs
In 2015, Juneau’s population peaked at an estimated 33,162 residents. Juneau has lost 1,389 people since then.
Free legal help line in Alaska expects lots of pandemic related questions this year
Because of COVID-19, this year’s free legal clinic for Alaskans will be done differently and it will likely tackle issues related to the pandemic.
High winds, heavy snowfall could bring avalanche to Thane Road
Thursday’s high winds along with heavy snowfall at higher elevations will increase the possibility of an avalanche reaching Thane Road in the next 24 hours, according to the Department of Transportation.
New avalanche center compiles observations from Juneau backcountry
Research shows that it wasn’t mainly beginning or intermediate backcountry users who triggered avalanches during the pandemic.