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Anastasia Hobson-George, right, works with weaver Lily Hope as the Artist-in-Residence at the Walter Soboleff Center in May 2019. Hobson-George is one of the youngest-ever winners of a Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award. Applications for the awards are now open. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Rasmuson Foundation accepts artist award applications, the city museum receives an art donation and more

News briefs for the week of Dec. 19, 2019.

Toby Russell, stars as Buddy the Elf, during rehearsal of “Elf the Musicial” at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Elf’-centered: JDHS brings musical based on hit movie to its stage

What’s your favorite color?

Juneau performers will rock the mic before Wu-Tang rapper

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Juneau performers will rock the mic before Wu-Tang rapper

Local talent gets chance at big stage.

Jim Hoff, right, and Frederick J. Jackson, Sr. study maps during a presentation about communities left out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Organization wants land, Native corporations for 5 Southeast communities

It’ll take an act of Congress.

Capital City Fire/Rescue CARES program manager Joe Mishler talks about the new sleep-off program on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. The center, located at St. Vincent de Paul, gives a safe place for up to four people found to be too inebriated to be left on the street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Sleeping it off: An inside look at Juneau’s sleep off program for chronic inebriates

Six months in, here’s what the program looks like.

The Juneau School District’s administration building is at the corner of Glacier Avenue and 12th Street. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget would not mean more money for the district, administrators said. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s what the governor’s budget would mean for Juneau’s schools

It’s not a cut.

A project to replace nearly a mile of aging water line along the Douglas Highway, from the David Street intersection to Crow Hill pump station, is among the drinking water projects targeted for funding in 2020, according to a release from the EPA. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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More work is coming to Douglas Highway

Project will start in spring.

Juneau residents attend a vigil to end gun violence sponsored by Moms Demand Action at the Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Vigil remembers lives lost to guns, hopes for improvements

It’s been seven years since Sandy Hook.

Julia O’Malley, food journalist, has a new book out that was co-published by the University of Washington Press and the Anchorage Museum. (Courtesy Photo | Nathaniel Wilder)

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New books tells stories about Alaska’s singular food culture

Here, food is more than fuel.

Downtown bar closes for business

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Downtown bar closes for business

Monthly drag shows are still planned.

Fred Meyer advertises flu vaccinations via a banner outside its pharmacy on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Flu activity is on the rise in Alaska

Just in time for the holidays.

Crystal clear: Subsistence and tradition influence new exhibition at city museum

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Crystal clear: Subsistence and tradition influence new exhibition at city museum

Worl’s whirlwind world shapes her work.

Juneau Youth Services re-opens intervention program after fatal crash

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Juneau Youth Services re-opens intervention program after fatal crash

Teen Intervene is back.

Molly Box is the new permanent principal of Harborview Elementary School, and Elizabeth Pisel-Davis is the new permanent principal of Riverbend Elementary School. Both previously served as interim principal at their respective schools. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau School District announces two new principals

They’re both familiar faces.

Riverbend Elementary School Interim Principal Elizabeth Pisel-Davis interviews for a permanent position in front of a panel at Riverbend on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A new principal could be around the Riverbend

Riverbend Elementary School’s interim principal interviews for position.

In this file photo, the Alaska Marine Highway System ferries LeConte, left, Malaspina and Tazlina, hidden from view, are tied up at the Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Ferry Emergency: Six of the state’s 11 ferries are out of service

The Aurora is the latest heading for layup.

Bear with them, they’re learning

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Bear with them, they’re learning

Lecture examines behavior of not-quite adult bears

Empire Live: Juneau School District interviews for Riverbend principal position

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Empire Live: Juneau School District interviews for Riverbend principal position

Interim principal is interviewing to fill the role.

Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular

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Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular

An estimated half of Juneau’s dogs are licensed as required.

Gallery Walk offers snapshot of Juneau arts

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Gallery Walk offers snapshot of Juneau arts

Gallery Walk on the wild side.