Rob McLeod as a boy in Scotland. (Courtesy photo)

The ‘Lord of St. James Bay,’ beloved hermit lived uniquely Alaskan life

A beloved Scottish outdoorsman with a uniquely Alaskan way of life died in his cabin near Juneau last week. Robert McLeod, 78, the lone full-time… Continue reading

Rob McLeod as a boy in Scotland. (Courtesy photo)
Vince Bengston, a member of a 2016 hunting party, testifies in the trial of Mark De Simone in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Gun taking center stage in murder trial

Correction: An earlier version of this article erroneously referred to the gun as a Ruger .44 Magnum Blackhawk. The gun is a Ruger .41 Magnum… Continue reading

Vince Bengston, a member of a 2016 hunting party, testifies in the trial of Mark De Simone in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Angie and Eric Larsen’s dog Daisy, an 11-year-old mixed breed, was one of three dogs killed by a brown bear recently in Hoonah. (Courtesy photo)

Bear mauls four dogs in Hoonah, gets killed

Update: This article has been updated to include a comment from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. A brown bear killed at least three… Continue reading

Angie and Eric Larsen’s dog Daisy, an 11-year-old mixed breed, was one of three dogs killed by a brown bear recently in Hoonah. (Courtesy photo)
Four humpback whales dive in front of a Allen Marine whale watching boat in August 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Fundraising season: Whale watch for a good cause, fill an empty bowl, or support Polaris House’s inaugural fundraiser

It may be construction and it may be tourist season, but it’s also fundraising season. Lots of events are popping up around town in support… Continue reading

Four humpback whales dive in front of a Allen Marine whale watching boat in August 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Mark De Simone listens during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jurors get look at gruesome, important evidence in murder case

The first day of witness testimony in the murder trial of Mark De Simone focused on De Simone and his demeanor on the 2016 hunting… Continue reading

Mark De Simone listens during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Witness Seth Bradshaw points to where he found the body Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales at an Excursion Inlet cabin while Juneau Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg holds a map during the trial of Mark De Simone in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, April 30, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. Bradshaw was the first person to find Rosales. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Witnesses give insight into circumstances around 2016 fatal shooting

The first day of witness testimony in the murder trial of Mark De Simone took jurors to the scene of the shooting death of Duilio… Continue reading

Witness Seth Bradshaw points to where he found the body Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales at an Excursion Inlet cabin while Juneau Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg holds a map during the trial of Mark De Simone in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, April 30, 2018. De Simone is accused of killing Rosales during a hunting trip in Excursion Inlet in 2016. Bradshaw was the first person to find Rosales. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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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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

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

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)

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

Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales, pictured, was fatally shot in 2016. Rosales, a Juneau resident, was 34 at the time. (Courtesy photo | Rosales family)

Jury is set for murder trial

The jury is set for the trial of Mark De Simone, who is accused of killing Juneau jeweler Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales in 2016. Assistant… Continue reading

Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales, pictured, was fatally shot in 2016. Rosales, a Juneau resident, was 34 at the time. (Courtesy photo | Rosales family)

Coast Guard assists vessel adrift near Tracy Arm

A boat was disabled and afloat in the water in a bay near Tracy Arm on Wednesday morning, and Coast Guard Station Juneau responders came… Continue reading

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Nine people indicted for conspiring to smuggle drugs into Lemon Creek Correctional Center

A Juneau grand jury indicted nine people on drug charges for conspiring to get drugs into Lemon Creek Correctional Center, according to an indictment dated… Continue reading

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mark De Simone stands in Juneau District Court for his arraignment on murder charges on May 17, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

‘Laborious’ jury selection process begins in murder trial

Jury selection began Wednesday for the trial of Mark De Simone, accused of the 2016 murder of Juneau jeweler Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales. The going… Continue reading

Mark De Simone stands in Juneau District Court for his arraignment on murder charges on May 17, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)