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Recent Landslide Impacts Ketchikan
Ketchikan has recently faced challenges due to landslides‚ impacting residents and infrastructure․
Landslide Fatality and Road Closures
A massive landslide on Sunday resulted in the tragic death of Sean Griffin‚ a longtime Ketchikan resident․ The landslide‚ which swept through homes and buildings‚ has led to significant debris on neighborhood roads․ The event forced the closure of schools within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District‚ as many buses were stranded․ A major landslide extending 200 feet has caused a lengthy closure‚ and residents are urged to stay prepared․
Temporary Bypass Constructed
In response to the road blockage‚ a temporary single-lane bypass has been constructed․ Ketchikan Gateway Borough officials opened the bypass for limited hours on Monday and Tuesday to restore access to the north end of the affected area․
Ketchikan Calamity Triathlon Scheduled
Despite the recent challenges‚ the Ketchikan Calamity Triathlon is scheduled for July 12‚ weather permitting․ This event‚ featuring kayak‚ bike‚ and run legs‚ is organized by the Ketchikan Running Club and Ketchikan Gateway Borough Parks and Recreation Department‚ in partnership with Alaska State Parks․ The route connects all three state park areas on Revillagigedo Island․
Evacuations Following Landslide
Mandatory evacuations were issued for residents along First‚ Second‚ and Third Avenues‚ and parts of Water Street‚ following a landslide on August 25‚ 2024‚ which caused downed powerlines․
Ongoing Recovery Efforts
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is actively working to address the aftermath of the recent landslides․ Crews are focused on clearing debris‚ stabilizing the affected areas‚ and ensuring the safety of residents․ Regular updates are being provided to the community through the borough’s website and social media channels․
Resources for Residents
Residents affected by the landslides are encouraged to utilize available resources‚ including temporary housing assistance‚ food banks‚ and mental health services․ The borough is coordinating with local organizations to provide comprehensive support to those in need․
Weather Outlook
As of today‚ July 5th‚ 2025‚ at 4:01 PM‚ the weather forecast for Ketchikan calls for partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers later in the evening․ Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-60s․ Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates and any potential alerts issued by the National Weather Service;
Local Sports Scene
Despite the recent disruptions‚ the local sports scene in Ketchikan continues to thrive․ The Ketchikan Kings basketball team is preparing for their upcoming season‚ and tryouts are scheduled for next week․ The Ketchikan Little League is also in full swing‚ with games being played at various fields throughout the borough․ Check the Ketchikan Daily News for game schedules and scores․
Upcoming Events
- Ketchikan Calamity Triathlon: July 12 (weather dependent)
- Ketchikan Kings Basketball Tryouts: July 15-17
- Southeast Alaska State Fair: August 7-10
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