Watch: Local officials share information on Juneau disaster response
City and tribal staff shared information about the ongoing snowstorm response and the National Weather Service provided an update on the heavy rain.
Report shows negative job growth in Southeast due to federal layoffs, population decline
Economists say the Trump administration’s continuous push to shrink the federal workforce and reduce government spending will counter job growth in the Southeast region.
Alaska Airlines works to fix issue that left Club 49 members with hefty baggage fees
A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage policy went into effect on Jan. 3.
Landslide bill puts new focus on atmospheric rivers like those that triggered deadly Alaska events
The bill, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, passed the U.S. Senate on Monday and is now to be considered by the U.S. House.
Dunleavy approves assistance to Juneau after city, tribe declare disaster following record snow
The mayor said that Gov. Mike Dunleavy has verbally approved the request and will send a state emergency management specialist Thursday.
Pelican finally gets supplies after going a month without ferries or seaplanes
From late November to New Year’s Day, the tiny Chichigof Island town of Pelican relied completely on itself.
Sustained snow and cold stretch resources of northern Lynn Canal residents. Community spirit and a list are helping.
Community members in Haines and Skagway are caring for each other in these extreme conditions with shovels and the Internet.
Alaska Family and Community Services commissioner leaves state post for Trump administration job
Kim Kovol was the first commissioner of the Department of Family and Community Services, which was created in 2022. She has accepted a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Residents at a mobile home park in Juneau go weeks without adequate water pressure
Amid record-breaking snowfalls and unusually low temperatures, some residents at Thunder Mountain Mobile Park have been without enough water to take a shower for more than two weeks.
Snowpocalypse continues as Juneau runs out of places to put it all; school closed again
The city is still tallying damages from last week’s record snowfall as more continues to accumulate.
Girdwood dog, missing for 2 weeks, rescued from deep Alyeska ravine
A Bernese Mountain Dog named Otis was found stuck in a ravine and rescued by Alyeska Ski Patrol.
New avalanche alert issued for Behrends, White neighborhoods, Thane Road
Once again, the alert is not an evacuation advisory. If an evacuation is necessary, Centennial Hall is being set up to accommodate residents.
Trump hasn’t provided legal basis for military action in Venezuela, Murkowski says
While Alaska’s senior U.S. senator sounded doubtful, Sen. Sullivan and Rep. Begich emphasized the mission’s precision and success.
Alaska flu cases spike, causing at least 3 deaths and high numbers of hospitalizations
The state has seen about 1,100 reported flu cases so far this season.
School closed as another winter storm brings snow, potential rain mixture to Juneau
The Juneau School District announced Sunday night that school would be closed Monday. City and state offices are also closed, and the University of Alaska Southeast campus will operate remotely.
M/V Lituya back sailing on a limited basis after brief grounding
The state ferry Lituya went briefly aground on Tuesday afternoon near Annette Bay in Southeast Alaska.
First Friday show features new myths written and illustrated by Juneau artists
The prints are a part of a show titled “My Mother’s Bones,” opening Friday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center.
Western Alaska evacuees in Anchorage slowly moving to temporary housing
The transition is complicated by financial and logistical hurdles, according to state officials.
Negotiations underway to keep Aleutian seismic stations online
The Alaska Earthquake Center is in negotiations with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to restore funding for nine seismic stations.
Fred Meyer closed for snow removal as Juneau continues to dig out
Heavy snow collapsed the roof of at least one Juneau business, and many others have closed for snow removal.