“The beauty of coming back together, no matter the space is that everyone wants to make it work,” Riverbend Elementary School teacher Lindsay Baranovic said.
Weather
How climate researchers and Juneau composers are turning data into song
Through the project, music composers will interpret glacier outburst floods, high latitude mirages and arctic sea ice changes.
Forecasters warn of flooding and avalanches in Juneau as atmospheric river passes over Southeast Alaska
The heavy rain on top of new snow in higher elevations is also raising concerns about potential avalanches. A
Snow, ice are making it hard for some Juneau residents with mobility issues to get around
The City and Borough of Juneau doesn’t currently have a budget to plow and remove snow at the same time. So to clear the roads, the snow is sometimes piled onto the sidewalks, or onto people’s driveways.
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.
Governor issues disaster declaration for storms in Southeast Alaska
The disaster declaration opens a pot of money for communities, federally recognized tribal organizations and some private nonprofits to apply for reimbursement for funds they spent combating the storms.
The Hydaburg Dam is at risk of failing, threatening the city’s water supply
Storms and low temperatures have stressed drinking water systems across the southern panhandle.
Some Mat-Su schools suffered major damage during New Year’s windstorm
The wind damaged roofs and shattered windows, and the storm’s power outages froze pipes and left schools flooded.
Yakutat declares local emergency, citing an imminent threat of roofs collapsing
One of the hardest hit structures has been the newly built $11 million Community Health Center, which Borough Manager Jon Erickson said could cost millions to repair.
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.