Traffic on the Parks was limited Sunday due to the Bear Creek Fire, with about 100,000 acres burning in more than 180 fires across Alaska.
Climate Change
Although everyone has moved, Newtok’s relocation is far from over
In the fall of 2024, the final residents of Newtok moved from the low lying tundra near the Bering Sea coast to higher, safer ground on a bluff 9 miles away. It’s an effort that’s been ongoing for decades.
Mendenhall Valley residents prepare for annual glacial outburst flood
Residents learned about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and picked up free sandbags and weather alert radios at a community meeting Saturday.
Juneau Assembly delays second extension of Mendenhall River levee
Citing engineering and funding challenges, the city will wait to expand the levee project until after the flood expected this summer.
UAS launches glacial outburst flood website for Mendenhall Valley residents
The website is intended to help residents understand and plan for the floods.
Middle school teacher in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley brings glacial outburst science into the classroom
Students learned about the science behind the annual flood and what’s being done to protect their school and neighborhoods.