There has been very little contact with Tonga since Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai erupted.
Juneau
Riverbend Elementary closed indefinitely after damage from flooding
A team of inspectors went through the school on Thursday and notified the district that cleanup and repairs will take several weeks.
Juneau offers alternative to masking for some high school athletes
Juneau’s high school basketball and hockey players no longer have to wear masks while playing the game. They can instead participate in increased testing.
Pulled between pushback and support, Juneau city leaders extend COVID-19 emergency rules
The community has been operating under this system since August of 2020.
Juneau museum features pandemic artwork by local nonverbal painter
A new exhibit at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum features paintings created by local artist Avery Skaggs. Skaggs is in a wheelchair and is non-verbal, but expresses himself through art.
No injuries after two buildings’ roofs collapse in Juneau
The roofs of at least two buildings in Juneau have failed, apparently due to heavy snow loads. Emergency responders confirmed both buildings were vacant.
Juneau’s Riverbend Elementary School is closed through at least Wednesday due to a burst pipe
The flooding is caused by a pipe that burst over the weekend.
Forecasters warn of possible flooding as Juneau’s snow turns to rain
Juneau’s Fred Meyer closed early on Sunday evening and remains closed Monday. Deputy City Manager Robert Barr said the company is working on a risk assessment, and the closure was primarily due to an inability to keep up with snow removal.
Juneau schools, UAS closed due to dangerous weather
The Juneau School District says classes won’t move online during the closure.
Juneau schools prepare to reopen after winter break amid COVID surge
Juneau’s schools are set to open to students on Monday. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd spoke with Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss about what it takes to keep schools open during a surge of new COVID-19 cases.