#Juneau UPDATE: Mendenhall River Bridge remains closed due to flooding, effectively closing Back Loop Rd. Juneau PD is on site & DOT&PF Hydraulics Engineer is monitoring the bridge. We’re working closely w/CBJ on the situation & will share more info as it becomes available.

Juneau Residents. The Suicide Basin dam release has caused severe erosion & loss of property along the Mendenhall River. DEC is partnering with U.S. Coast Guard to identify extent of petroleum spills & whether response actions are practical at this time & we could use your help. (1/3)

My editor brutally shot down my Mr. Rogers "find the helpers" reference, but nevertheless Patric Biggen B.Sc.👨🗄🦟 and the Penns are giving me major feels as Juneau starts the recovery process from the weekend flooding. ktoo.org/2023/08/07/los…

"The special meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday night. Juneau residents can attend the meeting in person at City Hall or on Zoom. Mayor Beth Weldon will determine at the meeting whether or not to take public comment on the emergency declaration." ktoo.org/2023/08/07/jun…

More than 20 endangered sea lions have been found dead in the Copper River Delta this summer, many with gunshot wounds. The National Marine Fisheries Service has now quadrupled the reward for information on the illegal killings to $20,000. buff.ly/43Z9PCn

Like me you’ve probably seen dozens of national outlets carrying footage of Juneau’s flooding and mischaracterizing what happened. Not on Anna’s watch!!

Juneau city leaders said homeowners should take photos and save their receipts as they begin repair and cleanup work after this weekend's flooding. ktoo.org/2023/08/08/cit…

It's not in the past. The children impacted and their children and grandchildren are living with the consequences today adn.com/nation-world/2…

Juneau's Deputy City Manager Robert Barr joined NPR hosts on today's episode of Here & Now to discuss the glacial flood that swept at least two houses into the raging river and damaged several other homes. Listen to today's episode: npr.org/2023/08/08/119…

Juneau has issued more than 40 $6,000 grants to residents who want to build mother-in-law apartments since 2016. But officials say that doesn’t make a big enough dent in today’s construction costs. ktoo.org/2023/08/08/jun…

School funding is so complicated in Alaska, and that discourages a lot of people from paying attention to it. Fortunately, Katie Anastas is paying a lot of attention: ktoo.org/2023/08/09/a-f…

Juneau’s planning commission has approved a $150 million development on the waterfront. In addition to a new cruise ship dock, Huna Totem Corporation’s Aak’w Landing project will include a culture and science center, retail space and underground parking. ktoo.org/2023/08/09/jun…

Juneau residents whose homes were lost or damaged during last weekend’s flooding can now apply for financial assistance from the state. The deadline to apply is Oct. 9. ktoo.org/2023/08/10/jun…

We want to make a special weather SEAKers podcast episode in response to the flooding last weekend in Juneau. We'll talk with local subject matter experts but before we sit down with them, we want to know what you want to know. #akwx youtube.com/watch?v=dSwzm6…

Spent a lovely evening in Windsor, Canada yesterday visiting family. Did not see a Canadian flag the entire visit. They apparently don’t need to constantly remind themselves what country they’re in.

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