Landslide in Ketchikan Kills One, Damages Homes
Landslide in Ketchikan Kills One, Damages Homes
Landslide in Ketchikan Kills One, Damages Homes
News summary

A deadly landslide struck Ketchikan, Alaska on Sunday, killing a City of Ketchikan public works employee, Sean Griffin, and critically damaging four homes. The landslide, which was 250 feet wide and slid 1,100 feet, has displaced many residents, some of whom are staying in emergency shelters. Emergency crews are racing to clear debris and stabilize the slope before more storms could trigger additional slides. Evacuation orders remain in place amid fears of further landslides. The community has rallied together, with volunteers providing equipment, food, and other support to affected families. Rigorous assessments and cleanup efforts are ongoing as officials continue to monitor the stability of the area.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
63% Left
Information Sources
bfb2a97b-336e-48d9-b69a-147df7862dc2d387b58c-602b-49e7-8f0e-990aad2baa47a8525413-d1cb-4a36-b99e-5987ae74bd31bd7f581c-6294-4fb3-adfe-81db52a08452
+12
Left 63%
C
Right 25%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
16
Left
10
Center
2
Right
4
Unrated
0
Last Updated
21 days ago
Bias Distribution
63% Left
Related News
Daily Index

Negative

20Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage
Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Related News
Recommended News