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A snowboarder makes his way through the snow at Eaglecrest Ski Area earlier this month. The City and Borough of Juneau-owned and operated ski area has received snowfall each of the past 30 days. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Lavender)

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Eaglecrest enjoys best stretch of wintry weather in almost a decade

Ski area sees 30 straight days of snow.

Alaska Office of Management and Budget Director Neil Steininger speaks at the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall Thursday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Budget director says something has to change

Revenue streams are running dry.

City museum offers pair of icefield-focused events, university plans short talks and more

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City museum offers pair of icefield-focused events, university plans short talks and more

News briefs for the week of Feb. 13, 2020.

Keren GoldbergBelle gestures at her Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre piece. “The theme is sort of Abba meets Chiquita Banana,” GoldbergBelle said. “That’s what this is.” Past Wearable Art pieces can be seen in the background. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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These fashion statements have feelings

Inspiration and materials can come from anywhere.

Brian Lauth, closing manager for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, bags groceries Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Super Bear will be collecting donations to ship food to Southeast Alaska communities impacted by a lack of ferry service. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Shelf-help: Locals send food to Southeast communities without ferry service

Lack of ferry service means lack of food for Southeast communities.

EPA: Alaska led nation in toxic chemical release

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EPA: Alaska led nation in toxic chemical release

Mining is a big reason why.

Arts campus project asks for city funds

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Arts campus project asks for city funds

Will the city support it?

Empire Live: City hears about Sealaska Heritage Institute’s campus plans

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Empire Live: City hears about Sealaska Heritage Institute’s campus plans

Arts, scooter ordinance and more.

An event held in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en pipeline protests being held in British Columbia drew dozens of Juneauites to Auke Bay Recreation Area Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Sigoop Price)

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Juneau activists stand with Canadian protesters

Solidarity for indigenous rights.

Chilkat Indian Village Vice President Jones Hotch Jr. gives public testimony Monday while Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, listens. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Opponents say bill makes it harder to protect waters

Public testimony heard Monday.

People wearing masks, attend a vigil for Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, in Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 7. The death of a young doctor who was reprimanded for warning about China’s new virus triggered an outpouring Friday of praise for him and fury that communist authorities put politics above public safety. (AP Photo | Kin Cheung)

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Going viral: Coronavirus means cruise line changes, but it’s not yet in Alaska

Here’s what you need to know about novel coronavirus.

Juneau teams enjoy ‘big’ wins and a crosstown clash in Anchorage

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Juneau teams enjoy ‘big’ wins and a crosstown clash in Anchorage

Over-time victories and a rivalry tilt.

This license plate was designed by Anita Laulainen and was the winning design in the 2017 Alaska Artistic License competition. A surcharge could be attached to plates like this one if a bill heard by the Senate Education Committee Thursday becomes law. The additional charge could be used to provide funding for the Alaska State Council on the Arts. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Council on the Arts)

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License plates could be a roadway to revenue

Alaska State Council on the Arts would set the surcharge.

Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

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Your guide to First Friday: Salmon photos, hands-on weaving, a suffrage celebration and more

February First Friday fun.

New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation

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New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation

The ‘Saints’ are coming.

Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl and Air Force Lt. Gen. Tom Bussiere, Commander for Alaskan Command, stand together following a day of meetings at SHI’s Walter Soboleff Building.

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Setting it right: Military could apologize for bombarding Alaska Native villages

Three Southeast Alaska villages were bombarded by the military in the 1800s.

Spruce Root business development manager Paul Hackenmueller, Village Coffee Company owner Justyne Wheeler, Foundroot co-owner Leah Wagner, Spruce Root Board Chairwoman Susan Bell and Spruce Root programs manager Ashley Snookes smile together after the presentation of the Path to Prosperity awards Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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These two Southeast businesses just won $25K

Alaska-ready seeds and village’s first drive-thru earn awards.

Meilani Schijvens, owner and director of Rain Coast data and former executive director of Southeast Conference, gives a presentation on Southeast Alaska By the Numbers at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Tuesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau could clear 1.5 million cruise ship tourists by 2021

Projections show more tourists coming next year.

Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority

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Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority

Plans for new Juneau ferry terminal continue too

Capitol Live: Senate leadership at Southeast Conference

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Capitol Live: Senate leadership at Southeast Conference

Summary: Bipartisanship and civil discourse has been one of the distinguishing features of this senate, Giessel says. But…