Although city officials say they expect the temporary levee to hold back glacial outburst floodwaters, they don’t want people to test it with their lives.
Environment
How is climate change impacting life in rural Alaska? Researchers are looking for answers.
As climate change accelerates worldwide, new research is shedding light on how the Arctic is shifting – and how that is affecting rural communities in Alaska.
Toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning blamed for Alaska seal deaths
A die-off last year at St. Paul Island, the first compelling case of fatal saxitoxin poisoning in marine mammals, comes as more harmful algae is found farther north.
Trump’s EPA could revive controversial Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska
A document filed in Northern Dynasty’s pending lawsuit to get a prior EPA veto of the project thrown out says the company and the agency are discussing a possible settlement.
Juneau releases hazard mitigation project list for public comment
The city and Tlingit & Haida are considering more than a hundred projects to reduce risks in the Juneau area as part of a hazard mitigation plan update.
Juneau Animal Control shares how to prepare pets for emergencies
Juneau Animal Rescue has a list of things all pet owners should know and have on hand to make sure their pets are safe in an emergency or crisis.