Juneau Empire

Updated flood-fighting inundation maps show effectiveness of HESCO barriers

The City and Borough of Juneau released updated flood inundation maps on Thursday that show barriers being installed along the Mendenhall River should protect neighborhoods even at an 18-foot flood ...
Juneau Empire

My Turn: Murkowski’s bill will dramatically change map of public land in Southeast Alaska

There has been very little reporting on federal legislation that would greatly impact Southeast Alaska. Sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Senate Bill 1889, and the companion legislation in the House ...
Alaska Public Media

Juneau Assembly considers repealing 1980s-era development rules, hazard maps

Residents examine the aftermath of a landslide on Gastineau Avenue in Juneau on Sept. 27, 2022. (Photo by Paige Sparks/KTOO) The Juneau Assembly may repeal existing hazard maps and development ...

Why Juneau should be on every Alaska traveler's bucket list

Juneau, Alaska, offers glaciers, whale watching, and Indigenous history. It's also the only U.S. state not accessible by road ...
Alaska Public Media

Hoonah is attempting to form a borough again. Juneau is opposing some of it.

A map of the proposed Xunaa Borough boundary and the existing City and Borough of Juneau boundary. (Courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau) The Juneau Assembly voted on Monday to oppose part of the ...
USA Today

Alaska capital Juneau dodges flood as emergency barriers contain 'glacial outburst'

Emergency barriers installed through the Alaska capital city of Juneau appear to have successfully funneled floodwaters away from neighborhoods during a "glacial outburst" supercharged by climate ...