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December 16, 2024

Public comment open for Juneau Police Department spending plan for FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funding

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and…
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ParksRec
August 18, 2026

Residents Invited to Celebrate Reopenings of Two Juneau Parks in August 

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the recent upgrades and reopenings of both Sigoowu Ye Park in Lemon Creek and the Thunder Mountain Bike Park in the Mendenhall Valley. There will be a ribbon-cutting and BBQ for the community at each event. The ribbon-cutting and BBQ for Sigoowu Ye Park is from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. It will be…
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Community Development
August 14, 2026

Learn About Community Development Block Grants at August 17 Public Meeting

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department (CDD) has opened the application period for local projects to apply for the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development FY2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.  CDD staff will hold a public information meeting on both programs on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 3 p.m. on Zoom. Join the meeting…
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Tourism
August 14, 2026

Visitor Industry Task Force Meeting Rescheduled for September 3 

The Visitor Industry Task Force has rescheduled its meeting on flightseeing to Thursday, September 3 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held over Zoom webinar only. Details about the task force can be found at the Visitor Industry Task Force website.   For more information about upcoming public meetings, visit the City and Borough of Juneau’s public meetings calendar. 
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Emergency
August 14, 2026

Flood Threat Over – Area Open to Residents Only

As of 5 p.m., August 13, the 2026 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Unified Command is pleased to share that the flood threat from Suicide Basin has ended. Water has receded and evacuated areas are now open to residents only.   Please continue to use caution around damaged areas and avoid riverbanks. Do not drive through standing water, which can be unsafe and generate waves that cause additional damage to nearby structures.  Pedestrian traffic on top of Brotherhood Bridge sidewalks…
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Emergency
August 13, 2026

Mendenhall River Passes Major Flood Stage – Evacuation Advised 

At approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 13, 2026, outburst flooding surpassed major flood stage. Peak flooding is expected between 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today.  Flash flood risk remains high. Officials continue to advise evacuation and to STAY AWAY from the Mendenhall River and the flood barrier system. Call the flood hotline at 907-500-0890 for questions, concerns and find the latest flood updates at www.weather.gov/ajk/suicidebasin.   Thank you for all those that evacuated and continue to heed safety instructions.  
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EmergencyManagerNews Item
August 13, 2026

Tlingit & Haida and CBJ Jointly Request State Assistance for Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

Today, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) jointly requested immediate assistance from the State of Alaska in anticipation of a potentially imminent and record level glacial lake outburst flood, or jökulhlaup, from Suicide Basin above the Mendenhall Glacier. Tlingit & Haida and CBJ…
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