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March 13, 2026

USACE to Mobilize Phase 2 HESCO Barrier Flood Fighting Project Next Week

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Alaska District in partnership with the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) will begin the first phases of the Phase 2 HESCO barrier project installation along the Mendenhall River during the week of March 16, 2026. USACE contractor Sealaska Constructors will be leading the work, which will begin with bank armoring along Clinton Drive and move south along the unprotected areas of the river. The public…
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EmergencyManagerNews Item
February 28, 2026

Update from the City Manager: Pushing for an Enduring Solution to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

February 27, 2025 Good afternoon, Earlier this week, I shared the difficult news regarding the change in direction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on an enduring solution to the ongoing threat of glacial lake outburst flooding (GLOF) in the Mendenhall Valley. I want to acknowledge the weight of that update as it threatens the longevity of our…
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CCFRNews Item
January 16, 2026

CBJ Appoints Thomas Hatley as Fire Chief of Capital City Fire Rescue

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Hatley as the new Fire Chief for Capital City Fire Rescue (CCFR). Chief Hatley’s first official day in the role will be February 9. “CBJ is excited to welcome Chief Hatley to our community and look forward to having his extensive and relevant experience available…
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AvalancheEmergencyNews Item
January 14, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Evacuation Advisory Update – Evacuation Advisory Lifted for All Known Paths

The evacuation advisory has been lifted for all slide paths, including the Behrends pathway.  Risk from avalanche hazard remains elevated and future evacuation advisories are possible. CBJ is actively monitoring and assessing avalanche risk for all other known slide paths and will provide updates as conditions continue to change. Despite heavy rain, high winds, and warm temperatures at high elevations,…
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Public WorksNews Item
January 14, 2026

Update: CBJ Recycling Center Remains Closed Until the Weekend

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will now be closed through January 16 due to damage to operational equipment caused by the heavy precipitation from the winter storm. CBJ RecycleWorks staff are working on repairs and hope to open to the public on Saturday, January 17. Staff will provide notice and open the facility as soon as…
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EngineeringNews Item
January 12, 2026

CBJ Recycling Center Remains Closed Until Midweek

Due to a lack of storage space and inability for new storage containers to be delivered during the winter storm, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will be closed through January 13. RecycleWorks staff will use that time to continue digging out from snow and making space for new material. The facility hopes open to the public…
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