An avalanche mitigation study for the neighborhoods at the base of Mt. Juneau says the best way to manage risk is to have the city buyout homes in the area. Public hearing is tonight at 7 p.m.
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Practice avalanche rescue skills at Eaglecrest
Backcountry users in Juneau can practice their rescue skills at the Eaglecrest Ski Area’s Avalanche Beacon Training Park.
Buddy Tabor honored by legislature
The Alaska Legislature approved a citation honoring the late Guy “Buddy” Tabor, who died last month in his Juneau home at 63 years old.
Juneau Project Homeless Connect report released
The Juneau Homeless Coalition saw nearly 190 people utilize services at this year’s Project Homeless Connect – the most in the event’s three year history.
Summit molds young fishermen into industry leaders
For the last four years, the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit has brought together some of the brightest young minds in the industry. The gathering took place in Juneau for the first time this year.
Homeless survey to be done in April
The Juneau Homeless Coalition has joined the national 100,000 Homes campaign to help connect Juneau’s homeless to permanent homes.
Buddy Tabor passes away
The 63-year old singer-songwriter was battling cancer.
Hoonah loses beloved mayor Windy Skaflestad
A memorial service is planned for February 12th for former Hoonah Mayor Alf ‘Windy’ Skaflestad, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 75 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Public Safety building partially evacuated
The second floor of the Alaska Department of Public Safety building in Juneau was evacuated for about an hour this afternoon (Monday), while a structural engineer checked the facility.
Connecting with Juneau’s homeless
The Juneau Homeless Coalition’s 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect event was held at three downtown locations today (Wednesday).