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Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire From left to right, Liz Perry, president and CEO of Travel Juneau; SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium project manager Sierra Gadaire; High Cadence Triathlon team coach Jamie Bursell; and City and Borough of Juneau Finance Director Jeff Rogers met at Juneau Moose Family Center on Thursday afternoon to share a recap of the Ironman Alaska to a full crowd of members of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce who joined in at the luncheon.

2023 vision: Officials look at the future of Ironman Alaska

They reviewed what went well and what could change for next time.

Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire From left to right, Liz Perry, president and CEO of Travel Juneau; SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium project manager Sierra Gadaire; High Cadence Triathlon team coach Jamie Bursell; and City and Borough of Juneau Finance Director Jeff Rogers met at Juneau Moose Family Center on Thursday afternoon to share a recap of the Ironman Alaska to a full crowd of members of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce who joined in at the luncheon.
A Juneau Police Department vehicle parks in front of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalè on Friday, Sept. 9. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

School officials: JDHS secure after weapon report

Student has been located, police are investigating.

A Juneau Police Department vehicle parks in front of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalè on Friday, Sept. 9. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
People walk past City Hall in downtown Juneau on a sunny evening in early September. On Wednesday night the City Borough of Juneau’s Assembly Finance Committee passed a motion to move for the Full Assembly to determine if the city should provide an out-of-budget grant of more than $12,200 to the Glory Hall. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Committee moves forward with Glory Hall grant after debate

CBJ Assembly Finance Committee grapples with a decision to provide Glory Hall an out-of-budget grant

People walk past City Hall in downtown Juneau on a sunny evening in early September. On Wednesday night the City Borough of Juneau’s Assembly Finance Committee passed a motion to move for the Full Assembly to determine if the city should provide an out-of-budget grant of more than $12,200 to the Glory Hall. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy stands at a lectern in a Three Bears Alaska store in Palmer, next to a giant, covered check displaying this year’s Permanent Fund dividend amount. Behind him stand Alaska resident Miranda Wagoner (left) and Jessica Viera, executive director, Wasilla Chamber of Commerce (right) who gave speeches at the event. (Faceboook live screenshot)

A $3,284 PFD is coming later this month

Total includes an energy relief payment, too.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy stands at a lectern in a Three Bears Alaska store in Palmer, next to a giant, covered check displaying this year’s Permanent Fund dividend amount. Behind him stand Alaska resident Miranda Wagoner (left) and Jessica Viera, executive director, Wasilla Chamber of Commerce (right) who gave speeches at the event. (Faceboook live screenshot)
On Wednesday night, the City Borough of Juneau’s Assembly Finance Committee OK’d a motion to send an ordinance to the full Assembly, which would appropriate $700,000 to fund a predevelopment loan for the proposed Gastineau Lodges project which, if developed, would create a 72-unit apartment building in downtown Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

New downtown housing could be on the way

Committee sends ordinance appropriating $700K for 72-unit development to Assembly.

On Wednesday night, the City Borough of Juneau’s Assembly Finance Committee OK’d a motion to send an ordinance to the full Assembly, which would appropriate $700,000 to fund a predevelopment loan for the proposed Gastineau Lodges project which, if developed, would create a 72-unit apartment building in downtown Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Photos by Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire Tlingit master carver Wayne Price wedges a piece of wood between the width of the dugout canoe he and students at Chatham School District steamed on Tuesday. It’s the first dugout canoe to be made in Angoon since 1882 when the U.S. Navy bombarded the village, destroying all but one of its fleet of dugout canoes.

Chipping away the past: Dugout canoe means healing for Angoon

“This is how we can heal and revive the culture that was taken from us”

Photos by Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire Tlingit master carver Wayne Price wedges a piece of wood between the width of the dugout canoe he and students at Chatham School District steamed on Tuesday. It’s the first dugout canoe to be made in Angoon since 1882 when the U.S. Navy bombarded the village, destroying all but one of its fleet of dugout canoes.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens as President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington. The Department of Education recently announced $35 million in grants to support Alaska Native education projects in the state. “I am excited to announce 28 new Alaska Native Education program projects, which will help better meet the needs of Alaska Native students at this critical moment and continue to strengthen the relationship between the Department and Alaska Native Organizations,” said Cardona in a statement. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Feds award $35M to support Alaska Native education projects

The 28 grantees across the state received more than $35 million in federal funds combined

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens as President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington. The Department of Education recently announced $35 million in grants to support Alaska Native education projects in the state. “I am excited to announce 28 new Alaska Native Education program projects, which will help better meet the needs of Alaska Native students at this critical moment and continue to strengthen the relationship between the Department and Alaska Native Organizations,” said Cardona in a statement. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire A completed ballot is dropped into the ballot drop box in the Don D. Statter Harbor parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.

CBJ preps for upcoming election: City officials share what residents can expect for this coming Oct. 4 municipal election

The who, what, where and when for this year’s annual city election.

Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire A completed ballot is dropped into the ballot drop box in the Don D. Statter Harbor parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.
A rainy Monday morning marked the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast which comes just days before the university announced its search for a new chancellor to begin June 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire) A rainy Monday morning marked the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast which comes just days before the university announced its search for a new chancellor to begin June 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

UAS announces search for new chancellor

Current chancellor is set to retire in late June after serving three years in the position.

A rainy Monday morning marked the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast which comes just days before the university announced its search for a new chancellor to begin June 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire) A rainy Monday morning marked the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast which comes just days before the university announced its search for a new chancellor to begin June 2023. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska announced Thursday it will use the software Everbridge Emergency Notification System, which reaches multiple platforms, to send emergency notifications to tribal citizens that may be at risk during a critical event.

Tlingit and Haida launches emergency response platform for tribal citizens

It will allow tribal officials to send safety notifications to citizens across multiple platforms

Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska announced Thursday it will use the software Everbridge Emergency Notification System, which reaches multiple platforms, to send emergency notifications to tribal citizens that may be at risk during a critical event.
This March 2020 photo shows the Juneau’s current City Hall. A lot near Centennial Hall has emerged as a preferred location for a proposed new City Hall. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

City announces hours change for cash office and sales tax office starting Sept. 19

City points to staffing shortage as the reason behind the cut.

This March 2020 photo shows the Juneau’s current City Hall. A lot near Centennial Hall has emerged as a preferred location for a proposed new City Hall. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
A bus is raised for repairs at the City Borough of Juneau Capital Transit’s bus barn. Capital Transit announced last week that it is set to be awarded close to $2.3 million from a federal grant which will go toward infrastructure replacement to aid the city’s long-term goal of electrifying its transit system moving forward. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Charge pending on electric bus fleet: City awarded grant for bus barn roof in preparation for addition of seven new electric buses

Beep beep, new roof coming through.

A bus is raised for repairs at the City Borough of Juneau Capital Transit’s bus barn. Capital Transit announced last week that it is set to be awarded close to $2.3 million from a federal grant which will go toward infrastructure replacement to aid the city’s long-term goal of electrifying its transit system moving forward. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
People walk the docks as the sun sets in downtown Juneau on Monday night. The City and Borough of Juneau recently signed a memorandum of agreement with member companies of Cruise Lines International Association to come to an agreement on a number of tourism management issues in Juneau. (Clarise Larson/ Juneau Empire)

City, cruise lines agree on goals to manage tourism impacts

The list includes communication on scheduling, less landfill waste and a focus on local businesses

People walk the docks as the sun sets in downtown Juneau on Monday night. The City and Borough of Juneau recently signed a memorandum of agreement with member companies of Cruise Lines International Association to come to an agreement on a number of tourism management issues in Juneau. (Clarise Larson/ Juneau Empire)
The City Borough of Juneau Assembly and the Planning Commission members convened at a joint meeting Monday to discuss city priorities and to hear an update on the city’s community development department. Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

City officials discuss ‘carrot or stick’ approach to addressing housing issues

Assembly and Planning Commission talk priorities and housing crisis, no action taken

The City Borough of Juneau Assembly and the Planning Commission members convened at a joint meeting Monday to discuss city priorities and to hear an update on the city’s community development department. Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Students smile as the walk to their classes for the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast on Monday morning. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Fall semester starts at the University of Alaska Southeast

For many returning students, it also marks the first day back after the news of loan forgiveness

Students smile as the walk to their classes for the first day of fall semester at the University of Alaska Southeast on Monday morning. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
Bruce Abel, the president of Don Abel Building Supply, raises his hand to ask City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Wade Bryson a question at his speech at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday. Abel said he doesn’t follow the math Bryson laid out in the presentation, and said he finds a problem with the lack of clarity and information being given to the public on such a large-scale topic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

Bryson dishes on City Hall plans at chamber luncheon

CBJ Assembly member Wade Bryson shares his opinion of the importance of a new city hall

Bruce Abel, the president of Don Abel Building Supply, raises his hand to ask City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Wade Bryson a question at his speech at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday. Abel said he doesn’t follow the math Bryson laid out in the presentation, and said he finds a problem with the lack of clarity and information being given to the public on such a large-scale topic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
The kennels manager and park ranger Denali National Park and Preserve David Tomeo’s son, Will, runs down a trail while the five puppies chase him. This year marks 100 years since the national park began the program of owning and raising Alaskan Huskies to serve as sled dogs throughout the park — which continues to remain the only sled dog operation in the federal government. (Courtesy / David Tomeo)

Even when it’s not National Dog Day, it’s puppies 24/7 with Denali’s sled dog cam

Sad? Mad? Happy? Puppies are always the answer.

The kennels manager and park ranger Denali National Park and Preserve David Tomeo’s son, Will, runs down a trail while the five puppies chase him. This year marks 100 years since the national park began the program of owning and raising Alaskan Huskies to serve as sled dogs throughout the park — which continues to remain the only sled dog operation in the federal government. (Courtesy / David Tomeo)
President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens at right. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)

How will the student loan forgiveness plan impact Alaskans?

Biden’s $10K relief effort will aid 20 million people who are expected to have their debt completely.

President Joe Biden speaks about student loan debt forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Washington. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona listens at right. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)
Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File Juneau resident Corrie Weikle heads to to finish line during the Ironman Alaska in early Aug. Weikle has qualified for the VinFast Ironman World Championship and preparation is already underway to get ready to race in just under six weeks.

Juneau Ironman Alaska athletes head to the world stage

A group of local Ironman Alaska finishers prepare for Ironman World Championship in Hawaii

Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File Juneau resident Corrie Weikle heads to to finish line during the Ironman Alaska in early Aug. Weikle has qualified for the VinFast Ironman World Championship and preparation is already underway to get ready to race in just under six weeks.
Mercedes Muñoz smiles at her dog, Coco, as she works on shaping ceramic pieces on her potter’s wheel. Muñoz is set to host first ever show at the her late grandmother’s galley, the Rie Muñoz Gallery, on Sunday which will feature her summer collection of work. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)
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Local artist continues family legacy ahead of upcoming art show: The granddaughter of the late local artist Rie Muñoz is set to host her first art show sharing her same gallery

“We’re kind of breathing new life into this space that we all care about so much and love so much”

Mercedes Muñoz smiles at her dog, Coco, as she works on shaping ceramic pieces on her potter’s wheel. Muñoz is set to host first ever show at the her late grandmother’s galley, the Rie Muñoz Gallery, on Sunday which will feature her summer collection of work. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)