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• Some residents hopeful amid later, lower flood forecast

  13-08-2026 22:17 via ktoo.org
  Bystanders watch as the Mendenhall River rises on Thursday morning, Aug. 13, 2026. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)
  As floodwaters in Juneau rise slower than initially predicted, some Mendenhall Valley residents who live next to the river said they’re feeling hopeful about a lower crest and less damage. Last year, nearly 50 homes flooded since the HESCO barriers leaked. In 2024, before the barriers were built, nearly 300 homes flooded. 
  Thursday morning, residents sipped coffee in the s
  
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• Why top Alaska Republicans candidates skipped a chance to explain their views

  13-08-2026 19:00 via ktoo.org
  Voters cast their ballots in the 2022 primary election in Anchorage on Aug. 16, 2022. (Matt Faubion | Alaska Public Media)
  Alaska is in the throes of a busy election year, and as part of Alaska Public Media’s campaign coverage, we’ve got a voter guide on our website. It’s a joint effort with three other major Alaska news organizations: the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Beacon and KTOO.
  The newsrooms have collaborated like this for several elections now. But an odd thing happene
  
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• Newscast – Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026

  13-08-2026 03:01 via ktoo.org
  
  
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  In this newscast:The National Weather Service in Juneau is now forecasting Juneau’s glacier outburst flood will crest between 8 a.m. and noon on Thursday.
  Reporter Yvonne Krumrey receives a flood update from Juneau emergency programs manager Ryan O’Shaughnessy.
  Mendenhall Valley residents spent Tuesday and Wednesday preparing to evacuate – or hunkering down.
  
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• Juneau residents grapple with whether to stay or flee as glacial outburst floodwaters rise

  13-08-2026 02:06 via ktoo.org
  Ann Lind looks out from her balcony on Marion Drive at the Mendenhall River as it rises on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Clarise Larson/KTOO)
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  As the Mendenhall River swells with glacial outburst floodwater, hundreds of people living in the suburban valley below spent Tuesday night and Wednesday preparing to evacuate or hunker down. The National Weather Service predicts the flood will crest Thursday. 
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• Juneau residents grapple whether to stay or flee as glacial outburst floodwaters rise

  13-08-2026 02:06 via ktoo.org
  Ann Lind looks out from her balcony on Marion Drive at the Mendenhall River as it rises on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Clarise Larson/KTOO)
  As the Mendenhall River swells with glacial outburst floodwater, hundreds of people living in the suburban valley below spent Tuesday night and Wednesday preparing to evacuate or hunker down. The National Weather Service predicts the flood will crest Thursday. 
  Officials managing the flood response recommended residents evacuate by 3 p.m.
  On Marion Drive
  
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