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July 20, 2024

With water levels high, stay alert for glacial outburst floods

As Juneau experiences heavy rain and high water levels, residents along the Mendenhall River are advised to exercise extra caution and stay alert for potential jökulhlaups (glacial outburst floods). Glacier ice is unpredictable, and an outburst could occur at any time. Under current conditions, a jökulhlaup would likely lead to significant flooding along the Mendenhall River. In 2023, jökulhlaup flooding…
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EmergencyNews Item
July 19, 2024

Jökulhlaup season is here—stay alert to glacier conditions

Jökulhlaup season is here, and that means a higher chance of flooding along the Mendenhall River system. Although not every season sees an outburst, and not every outburst leads to major flooding, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings at this time of year—especially if you live near creeks and rivers in Mendenhall Valley. Weather patterns are changing rapidly…
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Juneau PoolsNews Item
July 19, 2024

Sign up now for swim instructor training in August

Are you always the last to leave the pool? Do you enjoy helping others build confidence and learn new skills? This is your chance to start your path as an aquatics instructor! Juneau Pools is offering a Water Safety Instructor certification course in August, available at no cost to those applying for a swim instructor position or to the general…
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ElectionsNews Item
July 19, 2024

Reminder: file to run in 2024 municipal election by Monday

The 2024 City and Borough of Juneau Regular Municipal Election candidate filing period closes Monday, July 22, at 4:30 p.m. All candidate filings must be submitted in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office located on the second floor of City Hall (155 Heritage Way, Room 214). Please note that all filing paperwork—including a nominating petition signed by 25 Juneau voters—must…
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ParksRecNews Item
July 18, 2024

Men’s and women’s volleyball registration opens July 29

Registration for Parks & Recreation Men’s and Women’s Volleyball opens Monday, July 29. Register online until August 8 at 11:59 p.m. Pl ayer fee is $50 per person, and the team fee is $300 for Division 1 & 2 and $400 for all other divisions. Late registration on August 9 until 4:30 p.m. will incur a $50 late fee. League…
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HarborsNews Item
July 17, 2024

July 17 Docks & Harbors Operations/Planning Committee meeting cancelled

The Docks & Harbors Operations/Planning Committee meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, July 17 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. The next Docks & Harbors regular Board meeting will take place Thursday, July 25 at 5 p.m. in the Port Director’s Conference Room and via Zoom. See the full CBJ public meetings calendar at juneau.org/calendar.
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