Michael Fanelli, KRBD - Ketchikan

Michael Fanelli, KRBD - Ketchikan
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a landslide

President Biden approves disaster declaration for Ketchikan landslides

The major disaster declaration opens up FEMA funding to help pay for the cleanup and repair costs to the city of Ketchikan.
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Ketchikan sends off the first Capitol Christmas Tree to come from the Tongass

The tree made a pit stop in Ketchikan as it began the long journey to Washington, D.C., drawing a huge crowd of onlookers.
two men with dogs

‘A light in a pretty dark moment’: Ketchikan couple reflects on dog rescue a week after landslide

The dogs were trapped in a collapsed home for nearly a week after the Aug. 25 landslide, until they were found and saved unharmed.
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Ketchikan colleagues mourn landslide victim Sean Griffin

The longtime city worker died helping clear storm drains on his day off. Friends say his commitment was central to his character.
Ketchikan's police chief

Ketchikan police chief to step down in exchange for dismissal of assault charges against him

Jeffrey Walls has agreed to retire effective Sept. 9, the day before his trial for five misdemeanor assault charges was set to begin.
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Ketchikan Borough recovers $625K stolen by email hacker

The borough announced Thursday that all but $23.84 of the lost funds had been deposited back into a borough account.
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United Airlines flights make emergency landings in Ketchikan

One flight was diverted to Ketchikan Saturday due to a man with chest pains, hours before a second plane needed more oxygen for its flight.
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As Ketchikan’s main homeless shelter closed, participants voiced frustration

First City Homeless Services served its last meal on June 14, leaving a void for the hundreds who relied on it.

Federally funded heat pumps are coming to Prince of Wales Island

Spruce Root partnered with Alaska Power & Telephone to secure the $2.5 million award, which will also support a technician training program.
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Ketchikan’s main homeless shelter is shutting its doors for good

First City Homeless Services' board wrote that “continual obstructive behavior” from the Ketchikan City Council led them to the decision.
Bert Stedman

Stedman confident education funding will survive the governor’s desk

Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, weighed in on whether Gov. Mike Dunleavy will veto education funds this year.
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Ketchikan man agrees not to raise fake totem poles carved by convicted murderer

After meeting with Indigenous leaders, Joseph Machini also agreed not to use the name “potlatch” for his marketplace.
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Ketchikan residents protest imitation totem poles carved by convicted murderer

The contested poles are planned decoration for a crafts market. The City Council will mull its regulatory authority over them at a May 16 meeting.
Mary Peltola

Peltola says her priority is Alaskans’ economic prosperity

During a recent visit to Ketchikan, Rep. Mary Peltola discussed her approach to housing, mental health resources and addressing climate change.
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Ketchikan firefighters lose vehicles in station fire

Wrangell has loaned Ketchikan an ambulance after Tuesday's South Tongass blaze, which left at least three vehicles presumed destroyed.
seaweed farming

Alaska aquaculture is growing quickly, but faces roadblocks

A new study's author says the growing industry has encountered a few “fundamental bottlenecks,” many of them involving Alaska logistics.
Lisa Murkowski

Murkowski pushing to extend federal landslide risk monitoring program

Sen. Lisa Murkowski is trying to get the National Landslide Preparedness Act she helped push through Congress reauthorized for the next 10 years.