The Office of Special Prosecutions continues to review charges against former Rep. Zach Fansler and may have an update on the case next week.
Juneau
How Sealaska went from $35M in the red to $43M in the black
The Alaska Native corporation’s leadership says 2017 was a milestone year financially, and that it validated the realignment of its business portfolio with its shareholders’ traditional values.
DeSimone defense witness demonstrates revolver action in courtroom
Chad Kendrick, a local firearms dealer who is expected to testify for the defense in the Mark DeSimone homicide trial, repeatedly pulls the trigger on a revolver loaded with dummy rounds.
Juneau’s utility board divided over rate hikes
A five-year proposal to raise water and sewer rates 2.5 percent annually has divided Juneau’s Utility Advisory Board. Dissenters criticize the rate structures as unfair.
Meet Scott Nelson, Riverbend Elementary School’s incoming principal
Riverbend Principal Michelle Byer is retiring. Scott Nelson of Palmer will take over in August.
Revolver used to shoot Rosales was not malfunctioning, witness testifies
Vince Bengston didn’t realize someone had used his revolver until he discovered the cylinder had moved and two rounds had been fired.
Alaska recyclers find new overseas markets
China’s restrictions on importing mixed paper and some plastics is affecting recycling worldwide. But in Southeast Alaska, most communities continue to accept those materials.
Investigator, former firearms instructor explains revolver action during DeSimone homicide trial
Some of the investigator’s testimony was focused how the revolver that killed Tony Rosales is fired, including what physically has to happen to fire the single-action revolver twice.
Juneau mulls mini stop signs for Flats alleyways
A 9-year-old riding her scooter in the Flats broke her foot when she ran into a car coming out of a neighborhood alley. The city’s planning to put up some new stop signs to make it safer.
Witnesses testify that DeSimone admitted shooting victim
Mark DeSimone is accused of shooting Tony Rosales at an Excursion Inlet cabin in May 2016.