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NOAA ship arrives in Ketchikan as federal contracts boost shipyard

Original: Southeast economy heats up: NOAA ship arrives in Ketchikan as federal contracts fuel shipyard growth

A NOAA ship has arrived in Ketchikan, Alaska, as new federal contracts drive growth at the local shipyard. The arrival is being framed as a sign that Southeast Alaska's economy is heating up, with shipyard work tied to government business seen as a stabilizing source of jobs and investment in the region.

Why now: Federal shipyard contracts and a high-profile ship arrival are being read as good news for the regional economy.

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