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Obituary: Bea Rounsley
Bea Rounsley, a longtime Juneau resident, died Dec. 29, 2025. Bea Rounsley Bea was born in Tacoma on Dec. 9, 1924, to Alfred and Hertha (Metke) Perry. The family lost their home during the Great Depression and moved to Gig Harbor, living in a tent as they built their new home over time. At Gig Harbor High School, Bea played saxophone in the band. After graduation, she worked at the Bremerton Navy Yard during World War II. She met her future husband Wally when they were both
Apr 112 min read


Alaska Legislature considers bills to ban bottom trawling in state waters
Access to salmon is highly charged in Alaska as it is tied to jobs, food security and culture. Trawling has been cited as one cause of a salmon collapse. Bills to end trawling in state waters are the latest chapter in a long-running and heated debate.
Apr 105 min read


Dunleavy signs nearly $450M supplemental budget to cover state expenses this year
Funding for the bill relies on war-driven oil prices staying high through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Apr 103 min read


Police blotter for April 9
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Therefore, those listed in this report are presumed innocent. Information about these incidents can be reported anonymously at juneaucrimeline.com . Attempt to Serve At 5:21 a.m. on Thursday, 57-year-old Thomas Gallagher was arrested on Shell Simmons Drive on a $250 warrant for assa
Apr 102 min read


‘We need to get Telephone Hill off our plate’: Mayor proposes dividing neighborhood into three lots
One lot envisions 20-30 units of housing, other two lots would be sold as-is in competitive bid; mayor says idea is for city to do no further work or spend additional funds.
Apr 103 min read


Police blotter for April 8
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Therefore, those listed in this report are presumed innocent. Information about these incidents can be reported anonymously at juneaucrimeline.com . Assault At 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, a 44-year-old male reported he was assaulted on Teal Street. Domestic Dispute At 12:50 a.m. on Wed
Apr 101 min read


How Republicans are making America like Colombia
According to a recently published pre-election assessment, “the prevalence of allegations of electoral fraud aimed at discrediting the process” is one of the “principal weaknesses undermining the country’s electoral ecosystem.” In particular, the president’s “preemptive attacks” on the “electoral institutions are irresponsible and risk destabilizing the country at a critical juncture.”
Apr 103 min read


Alaska House legislator’s aide arrested for DUI in Juneau
The chief of staff for a member of the Alaska House of Representatives was arrested early Sunday morning in Juneau and accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Apr 102 min read


Juneau high schooler to compete in national poetry recitation competition
Cassie Lumba headed to Poetry Out Loud semifinals at end of the month
Apr 93 min read


JEA approves contract with school district, board set to vote Tuesday
Juneau teachers hopeful future process will be different after more than a year of negotiations.
Apr 94 min read


Crimson Bears not perfect, but darn close in prep baseball opener
JDHS stymies North Pole 8-0 behind a no-hitter at Sitka High Pre-Season Invitational.
Apr 94 min read


Alaska’s low parole rate questioned by lawmakers considering reappointment of board member
Steve Meyer has served on the board since 2016, and is up for appointment for a third five-year term.
Apr 95 min read
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