The roofs of at least two buildings in Juneau have failed, apparently due to heavy snow loads. Emergency responders confirmed both buildings were vacant.
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Juneau Assembly committee OKs budgets for another year of proactive medical services team, child care subsidies
The CCFR fire chief said the program that provides general care and follow-up care in the field is one of the most exciting programs he’s seen after almost 30 years in fire service.
Record rain brings floods and mudslides to Juneau
City workers are working to clean up mudslides and mitigate flooding in several parts of Juneau.
Juneau officials caution residents to be prepared for landslides as rains continue
With heavy rain expected on already saturated ground, people living in hillside areas should be especially vigilant.
Update: California hiker dies after apparent fall near Juneau’s Perseverance Trail
Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge says the man suffered a massive head injury.
Juneau ambulance crews now steering nonemergency cases away from hospital
Ambulance crews will still respond to calls in person. The change in practice is aimed at freeing up hospital resources for higher-risk patients.
Don’t walk this way: Mendenhall Lake ice is dangerously thin
Only 500 feet from the shoreline, the ice thinned to just an inch and a half. Anything less than 4 inches is considered dangerous.
High winds cause damage, closures across Juneau
The National Weather Service in Juneau reported gusts of more than 100 mph in downtown Thursday morning.
Despite contamination, state will continue using PFAS-linked firefighting foam
Juneau’s fire chief says “there isn’t a product on the market that’s totally environmentally friendly that works like it’s supposed to.”
Red flag warning, burn ban issued for Juneau amid high winds
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Skagway, Gustavus and Juneau until 7 p.m. Thursday. The warning means that severe fire weather conditions are underway.