Landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska Kills One

A massive landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, on Sunday resulted in one death and three injuries, prompting mandatory evacuations in affected areas. The landslide, which occurred around 4 p.m., damaged multiple homes and infrastructure, leading Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy to declare an emergency for the region. Local officials reported that two of the injured were hospitalized while one was treated and released. Mayor Rodney Dial expressed condolences for the loss of life, emphasizing the unprecedented scale of the slide, which he has never witnessed in his 65 years in Ketchikan. Evacuations were ordered for residents on Third Avenue and nearby streets, with a shelter set up at Ketchikan High School. Emergency responders, including federal agencies, are on-site, assessing further risks of secondary landslides and restoring power to affected areas.