Emergency Disaster Declared by Alaska’s Governor After Deadly Landslide

‘My thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Ketchikan tonight,’ Gov. Dunleavy said.
Emergency Disaster Declared by Alaska’s Governor After Deadly Landslide
The aftermath of a deadly landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Aug. 25, 2024. Anna Laffrey/Ketchikan Daily News via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Alaska’s governor on the morning of Aug. 26 declared a disaster following a landslide that left at least one person dead and three injured in the city of Ketchikan.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Ketchikan tonight,” Gov. Mike Dunleavy said as he issued the declaration, noting that the landslide on Aug. 25 damaged infrastructure.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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