At least one home collapsed into Kotzebue Sound during Tuesday’s flooding, which forced more than 80 people to evacuate.
Public Safety
Water levels are receding on Mendenhall Lake and River following moderate glacial outburst
The National Weather Service Juneau has canceled the flood warning for Mendenhall Lake and River. Water will continue to recede through the morning hours.
Community groups have stepped up to do flood preparation, but anxiety remains as the threat of a fall flood looms
For some Mendenhall Valley residents a false alarm on Thursday brought back memories of August’s flood, which swamped nearly 300 homes, including her house on Emily Way.
Police arrest Juneau man suspected of painting swastikas around Mendenhall Valley
Ryan Jaravata, 41, faces one felony charge of criminal mischief in the third-degree related to the alleged crimes.
Juneau police ask public for help finding serial vandalism suspect
The Department has received several tips from community members since the Facebook post last week, but the man has yet to be identified or taken into custody.
Ketchikan-area landslide strands multiple people along remote road
A landslide in Ketchikan Sunday night trapped nearly a dozen people on a remote stretch of road north of the city.