That $8 million breaks down to about $5.43 per tourist.
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Ketchikan-area landslide strands multiple people along remote road
A landslide in Ketchikan Sunday night trapped nearly a dozen people on a remote stretch of road north of the city.
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Ketchikan house fire
The fire broke out Sunday on Second Avenue, near the August landslide zone. Firefighters say both victims were harmed by smoke.
Southeast by the Numbers report reveals growing role of tourism in region’s economy
For the first time ever, tourism was Southeast Alaska’s number one wage provider in 2023.
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.
Murkowski pledges federal support for Ketchikan landslide recovery efforts
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski told officials last week that she would work to secure federal dollars for rebuilding efforts after the fatal slide.