Ketchikan, facing homelessness, discusses removing public benches

Complaints about behavior at benches in Ketchikan have spurred a discussion about how the city can help homeless and inebriated residents.
The Ketchikan Daily News reports Councilmember Bob Sivertsen recently directed city staff to create a task force to explore solutions.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough officials discussed removing a street’s planter box benches in response to complaints from area business owners.
Councilmembers Julie Isom and Janalee Gage say taking the benches out would only