National Weather Service says Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River water levels crested at 8.62 feet late Sunday, a little earlier than expected and just below minor flood stage
Matt Miller
Morning Host & Local News Reporter
I’m up early every weekday morning pulling together all the news and information you need to start your day. I find the stories unique to Juneau or Southeast Alaska that may linger or become food-for-thought at the end of your day. What information do you need from me to give your day some context?
Jökulhlaup watch: Scientists, Juneau officials waiting for Suicide Basin’s glacial dam release
There’s enough water in Suicide Basin to fill an estimated 10,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools. This year, as in previous years, that water could eventually flow under Mendenhall Glacier and flood Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.
Personal fireworks use banned; big downtown Juneau fireworks display still planned for July 3
Following direction from the State Fire Marshal’s office, all fireworks are prohibited from sale and use in the Juneau area. But Wednesday night’s big public fireworks show is still scheduled to start at 11:59 p.m.
Juneau haziness on Sunday due to Alaskan and Canadian wildfires
“We just had a continuous northerly flow from that direction and the smoke just finally permeated into the northern part of the panhandle at the higher altitudes,” Brian Bezenek of the Juneau office of the National Weather Service.
Update: Washington climber dies after Mendenhall Towers fall near Juneau
A Bartlett Regional Hospital spokesperson says a climber who fell at Mendenhall Towers has died.
Gardentalk – Ed answers your questions on gardening and yard care
Listeners send in questions about crabapple tree discoloration, horsetail proliferation, and hydrangea care.