A landslide warning system developed in Sitka is now available to the public as an online dashboard.
Weather
Tundra burns helped make the 2022 Alaska fire season one of the biggest since 1950
Until 2015, tundra fires in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta were small and infrequent. That changed suddenly seven years ago.
A very wet Ironman weekend ahead for Juneau
This weekend’s rain event is the result of an atmospheric river — a long, fat column of moisture aloft that looks a lot like a river in satellite imagery.
After sporadic dumps of rain, Juneau could get a 2-day break in the weather
The National Weather Service expects heavy rain again on Friday night — about the same time as the outdoor Ironman Alaska opening ceremony.
Interior windstorm starts fires and briefly knocks out 911 service
Several area fire departments responded to fires that started when trees pulled down power lines.
With nearly 3 million acres burned, rainy weather slows Alaska wildfires
State and federal agencies are sending some crews home, but officials warn that the fires could come roaring back after a day or two of dry, warm weather.