A warning sign posted at Brotherhood Bridge by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Wolf kills dog near Brotherhood Bridge Trail

A morning walk on the Brotherhood Bridge Trail took an unfortunate turn for a person walking their dog Monday. Wildlife Regional Supervisor Ryan Scott of… Continue reading

A warning sign posted at Brotherhood Bridge by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on Monday, April 30, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
City Hall in downtown Juneau. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Wastewater rates on the rise

A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that there is also a price increase in the flat rate water. It should have said an… Continue reading

City Hall in downtown Juneau. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
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Grocery store shoplifter attacked store employees, police say

After shoplifting and then fighting with grocery store employees, a man was arrested Friday for robbery, theft and assault, according to a Juneau Police Department… Continue reading

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Alaska State Trooper Ryan Anderson illustrates how Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales’ boots were arranged when Anderson found Rosales deceased at an Excursion Inlet cabin in 2016. Anderson is a witness in the trial of Mark De Simone, who is accused of shooting and killing Rosales. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Live blog: Murder trial of Mark De Simone

The Empire will be at the Mark De Simone murder trial every day, providing live coverage from the courtroom. Bookmark this page and keep checking… Continue reading

Alaska State Trooper Ryan Anderson illustrates how Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales’ boots were arranged when Anderson found Rosales deceased at an Excursion Inlet cabin in 2016. Anderson is a witness in the trial of Mark De Simone, who is accused of shooting and killing Rosales. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Volunteer Sudie Hargis gives a tour of the supply room during an open house at the new Southeast office of the American Red Cross of Southeast Alaska on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Out of the floodplain, into a new home

When an emergency response organization is itself located in an area prone to a severe weather condition, something is not quite right. That was the… Continue reading

Volunteer Sudie Hargis gives a tour of the supply room during an open house at the new Southeast office of the American Red Cross of Southeast Alaska on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Events aim to educate physicians, social workers on opioid topics

There will be two opportunities this Thursday for medical professionals and social workers to learn more about opioid addiction and treatment. A class called Tools… Continue reading

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SLAM switches to summer hours

Starting today, the Alaska State Museum will switch to transitional hours, which are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., until May 9. Regular summer hours, 9 am… Continue reading

Richard Steele and his wife, Luann McVey, share a light moment while attending his workout at the Rock Steady Boxing Class at Pavitt Health & Fitness on Thursday, April 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Not backing down to Parkinson’s

Editor’s Note: This is the last of four profiles highlighting stories of local people with Parkinson’s disease, as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April.… Continue reading

Richard Steele and his wife, Luann McVey, share a light moment while attending his workout at the Rock Steady Boxing Class at Pavitt Health & Fitness on Thursday, April 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Sunday, April 29, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • Apr 29, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Mariyan Aleksiev, of Earthmovers, cuts into the pavement at the intersection of Franklin and Front Streets on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Public meeting on downtown construction May 1

Phase II of the City and Borough of Juneau’s Downtown Streets Improvement Project will begin soon, as well as Alaska Department of Transportation & Public… Continue reading

Mariyan Aleksiev, of Earthmovers, cuts into the pavement at the intersection of Franklin and Front Streets on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Supreme Court reverses parts of ruling in Thane Campground shooting

After reviewing the facts in a 2010 shooting at Thane Campground, the Alaska State Supreme Court reversed parts of the Juneau Superior Court’s earlier ruling… Continue reading

Director John Neary talks to a Juneau resident about plans for possible changes at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New, ambitious plan unveiled to deal with surge of tourists at Mendenhall Glacier

With panoramic views of the Mendenhall Glacier, the U.S. Forest Service visitor center and surrounding recreation area are the gems of Juneau’s ever-booming tourist trade.… Continue reading

Director John Neary talks to a Juneau resident about plans for possible changes at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Assistant Public Defender Deborah Macaulay gives her opening statement in the trial of Mark De Simone in Juneau Superior Court on Friday, April 27, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Juneau jeweler Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

First witnesses will take the stand Monday in Mark De Simone murder trial

The defense in the murder trial of Mark De Simone doesn’t disagree with the prosecution on much, Assistant Public Defender Deborah Macaulay said in court… Continue reading

Assistant Public Defender Deborah Macaulay gives her opening statement in the trial of Mark De Simone in Juneau Superior Court on Friday, April 27, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Juneau jeweler Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sealaska Heritage Institute employees Mason Auger, left, Bobbie Meszaros, Jill Meserve and Will Geiger, right, explore a new interactive exhibit, “Our Grandparents’ Names on the Land,” in the Nathan Jackson Gallery in SHI’s Walter Soboleff Building on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The exhibit explores ancient place names and the innovative inventions that were used to catch halibut and salmon. The community is welcome to explore it free of charge on First Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Southeast lands voice Tlingit history in new place name exhibit

Correction: An earlier version of this article didn’t include Rosita Worl’s first name when she was referenced. The article has been updated to reflect this.… Continue reading

Sealaska Heritage Institute employees Mason Auger, left, Bobbie Meszaros, Jill Meserve and Will Geiger, right, explore a new interactive exhibit, “Our Grandparents’ Names on the Land,” in the Nathan Jackson Gallery in SHI’s Walter Soboleff Building on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The exhibit explores ancient place names and the innovative inventions that were used to catch halibut and salmon. The community is welcome to explore it free of charge on First Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Thursday, April 26, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime

City to hear report on cold weather shelter

Operating for 70 nights this past winter, the City and Borough of Juneau-funded cold weather shelter saved lives. That result is part of the presentation… Continue reading

Passengers walk off Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Cruise season kicks off today

Cruise ship season starts today with the Juneau arrival of the Ruby Princess at 11 a.m. The red carpet won’t be rolling out, but Mayor… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Passengers walk off Holland America Line’s Nieuw Amsterdam on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Contents of a State of Alaska Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.

State hires retired trooper to help clear rape kit backlog

FAIRBANKS — Alaska has hired a sexual-assault investigator to assist in reducing the state’s backlog of nearly 3,500 untested rape kits. Retired Alaska State Trooper… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2018
  • By The Associated Press
Contents of a State of Alaska Sexual Assault Evidence Kit.
Aaron Surma, a consultant for Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI), speaks during a meeting of the Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness at Gruening Park on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local group asks governor to consider Juneau a ‘medically underserved population’

The Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness wants to broaden the range of organizations that can apply for certain federal funding. The coalition took a… Continue reading

Aaron Surma, a consultant for Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. (JAMHI), speaks during a meeting of the Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness at Gruening Park on Thursday, April 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Jake Babcock, left, drives the ball down field against Ketchikan’s Max Collins at TMHS on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kings shutout Falcons in Thursday match

The Thunder Mountain High School boys soccer team gave up two headers for goals, losing 3-0 to Ketchikan on Thursday at TMHS. It marked the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Jake Babcock, left, drives the ball down field against Ketchikan’s Max Collins at TMHS on Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)