Clarise Larson
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More than 50 people used a Red Cross shelter over the six days that the risk of large avalanches loomed over Juneau neighborhoods. -
From late November till New Year’s Day, the Chichigof Island town of Pelican relied completely on itself. -
Juneau has broken its all-time snow record for the month of December with 63.7 inches as of Tuesday morning. -
This spring, after years of public debate, the Juneau Assembly approved demolishing the homes to redevelop the area into newer, denser housing. -
Juneau voters favored ranked choice voting at the state level, but nearly everyone who testified at Monday's Assembly meeting spoke against adopting it locally. -
People without housing in Juneau set up camp here because it’s close to social services, and they have few other options for places to stay. -
Tenants living in the historic Juneau’s neighborhood had until last weekend to move out. Some didn't. -
Neighbors, city officials and the fire department brought up safety concerns because of the project’s landslide-prone location and lack of easy access for emergency services. -
The July incident, which was recorded by a witness, circulated widely online and prompted a public outcry. -
It comes just two days before residents were supposed to vacate the neighborhood.
