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Ketchikan Gateway BoroughThe search for the next Borough Manager is underway. We invite leaders to step forward and be a part of the future of Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
Salary: $195,000 to $220,000 DOQ, plus a full benefits package.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough seeks an experienced public administrator to serve as Borough Manager, the chief administrative officer, appointed by the Assembly.
Apply by November 5, 2026.
For the full job description and to apply, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kgbak.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
11 shareKetchikan Gateway BoroughHappy World Animal Day! 🎉
Let's celebrate the incredible bond we share with our furry, feathered, and scaly friends! ❤️
Take a moment to show love & kindness to all creatures big and small. Share your favorite animal stories, adopt not shop, and remember: every little act counts!
#WorldAnimalDay #LoveAnimals #KGBAnimalProtection
31 shareKetchikan Gateway BoroughALL ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
It’s a quiet week at the Pat Wise Animal Shelter - all of our dogs have found homes! But we still have some wonderful cats waiting for their turn.
🐱 Bola — DLH brown tabby adult female
🐱 Boo — DSH adult black female
🐱 Spruce — DLH adult black male
🐱 Willow — DSH Siamese adult female
This week’s photo stars are Bola and Spruce, two beautiful long-haired cats with very different personalities and the same wish - a home to call their own.
Even though Bola and Spruce are the faces of this week’s post, don’t forget that Boo and Willow are waiting too! Stop by and meet the cats - your new best friend might just be waiting behind one of those doors.
📍 Pat Wise Animal Shelter | 1111 Stedman Street, Ketchikan
📞 (907) 228-6660
🕙 Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Closed 12–1 p.m.
https://www.kgbak.us/131/Animal-Protection-Code-Enforcement
Because Every Tail Deserves A Happy Ending.
3Ketchikan Gateway BoroughOff they go on Bus Storytime Route! Yeehaw! Thank you Borough Transit, Jamie and York. We had a great time!4Ketchikan Gateway BoroughKetchikan International Airport Emergency Response Drill 🚨
On Saturday, September 26, Ketchikan International Airport conducted its triennial emergency response drill, a Federal Aviation Administration-required exercise designed to test emergency response procedures and coordination between participating agencies.
The exercise simulated a commercial aircraft crash landing following multiple bird strikes, with 30 volunteers portraying injured passengers and a simulated aircraft fire. Emergency responders, airport personnel, and partner agencies worked together throughout the exercise, including from a simulated Emergency Operations Center at Fire Station 1.
Thank you to all of the volunteers, agencies, and community partners who participated in this important training exercise!
104 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughIt’s a cats-only week at Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection - all of our dogs have found homes! ❤️
We currently have four adult cats waiting for their own happy endings:
🐱 Bola – DLH brown tabby, adult female
🐱 Boo – DSH black, adult female
🐱 Spruce – DLH black, adult male
🐱 Willow – DSH Siamese, adult female Animals for the ad
Each of these cats has their own personality and is waiting for the right person to walk through the door.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a feline friend to your family, stop by and meet them! You just might find the one who is meant to go home with you.
📍 Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection |1111 Stedman Street, Ketchikan
📞 (907) 228-6660
🕙 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM |Closed 12–1 PM
https://www.kgbak.us/131/Animal-Protection-Code-Enforcement
❤️ Because Every Tail Deserves A Happy Ending.
111 shareKetchikan Gateway BoroughThe Ketchikan International Airport will conduct its triennial emergency response drill on Saturday, September 26, from approximately 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
The FAA-mandated exercise will simulate a major aircraft accident and include emergency responders, law enforcement, community volunteers, live fire and crisis actors portraying injured passengers.
During the drill, the community may see an increased presence of emergency vehicles at the airport and traveling between the airport and hospital. Simulated triage centers will also be established at both locations.
This is a planned emergency exercise and there is no cause for alarm. Regular emergency services will not be affected.
For questions, contact the Airport Operations Manager at 907-228-6688 or airportoffice@kgbak.us.
More information: kgbak.us/1044/2026-Triennial-Drill
1817 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughFeatured Animal of the Week - Boo!
Sweet Boo is an adult, black Domestic Shorthair who is looking for a very special person to call her own. 🖤
Boo has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and currently receives daily medication to manage her condition. Because of this, she needs an adopter who is comfortable providing her medication each day and making sure she continues to receive the care she needs.
In return, you’ll get a wonderful companion! Boo is a friendly, loving cat who deserves a home where she can be cared for, spoiled, and loved. She may need a little extra attention, but we think the right person will agree that Boo is absolutely worth it.
Could you be Boo’s special adopter? Come meet her at the shelter!
📍 Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection |1111 Stedman Street, Ketchikan
📞 (907) 228-6660
🕙 Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM |Closed 12–1 PM
https://www.kgbak.us/131/Animal-Protection-Code-Enforcement
❤️ Because Every Tail Deserves A Happy Ending.
1Ketchikan Gateway BoroughDon't let September 30th sneak up on you!
The annual Borough property tax payment deadline is September 30, 2026.
Payments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 30 to avoid penalties. Payments can be made online, over the phone, in person, or by mail.
The Finance Department payment window is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you choose to mail your payment, please note that the U.S. Postal Service does not automatically postmark every piece of mail placed in a mailbox. To ensure your payment is considered timely, go to the Post Office to receive a cancellation stamp (postmark) or allow enough time for your payment to arrive before the deadline.
Pay online at www.kgbak.us/payonline or call the Finance Department at 907-228-6620 for assistance.
122 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughAirport Terminal Expansion Update! ✈️
A new jet bridge is the latest addition at the Ketchikan International Airport terminal.
Sections of the new bridge arrived on September 15, and crews worked to install the bridge in sections.
The additional bridge will expand the airport’s passenger boarding capacity rather than replace an existing bridge.
We’re excited to see another major piece of the terminal expansion come together!
For more updates on the terminal expansion: https://www.kgbak.us/1070/Terminal-Expansion-Project
122512 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughMayoral Statement to the Community of Ketchikan
September 18, 2026
At the Planning Commission meeting of September 15, 2026, a statement was made by Commissioner Darlene Dollimont-Svenson that was discriminatory against many of our citizens. While this statement was not made on behalf of the Commission or on behalf of the Borough, I want to share my regret that the comment was made by a Borough official, and that it was made on a Borough platform.
The Borough takes extra measures to ensure the fair, impartial, and ethical behavior of our officials and staff. Our representatives are trained to follow local, state, and national laws that govern our actions. I am proud of the way that our leaders take these laws seriously. The statements of this one official are outside of the Borough’s norm, and I take great exception to the statement made.
Over the years we have built collaborative working relationships with our fellow municipal and tribal governments and our state and national leaders. We very much value these relationships, and especially that of the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC).
KIC provides a wealth of opportunity and services to our community that the Borough, City of Ketchikan, and City of Saxman, could not meet without KIC’s involvement and generosity. The leadership, guidance, and collaboration that is provided by KIC is of great benefit to every citizen in our community. I look forward to that continued networking and I condemn any action that would put that relationship in harm's way.
On September 21, 2026, the Borough Assembly is scheduled to consider a motion to condemn the statement made by Commissioner D-Svenson, and to urge the Planning Commission to censure her. As there is no provision in Borough code to remove her from office, I believe these actions will communicate and reinforce the Borough’s commitment to KIC and the condemnation of the regretful actions of this individual. Further remedial actions may be pursued. I call upon Ms. D-Svenson to resign from her position.
With deep respect for all of our citizens,
Austin Otos
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Mayor
668166136 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughFerry Update! 🚢
Just a reminder that the summer ferry operations end on September 18th and that service will return to one ferry.
For any further information on ferry operations and scheduling please check out the following link: https://www.kgbak.us/147/Airport-Ferry
2122 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughPlanning a project that requires a zoning application? A pre-application meeting with Planning staff can help you understand the process, ask questions and identify what may be needed before you apply.
Contact the Planning Department at 907-225-6610 or planning@kgbak.us to schedule a meeting!
61 shareKetchikan Gateway BoroughAll Animals Available This Week!
Looking for a new best friend? The Pat Wise Animal Shelter has several wonderful animals currently waiting for their forever homes. This week’s visual features LaLa and Spruce, but they have plenty of friends hoping to meet you too!
Dogs: Frodo — Lab x Hound, black male; Sam — Lab x Hound, black with white male.
Cats: Bola — DLH brown tabby adult female; Stormy — Siamese adult male; Shadow — Siamese adult female; Boo — DSH adult black female; Spruce — DLH adult black male; Tundra — DSH brown tabby adult male; and LaLa — tabby with white DSH adult female.
Stop by the Pat Wise Animal Shelter and spend some time getting to know them. Your new best friend may already be waiting for you! ❤️
📍 1111 Stedman Street, Ketchikan
📞 (907) 228-6660
🕙 Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed 12:00–1:00 PM
Because Every Tail Deserves A Happy Ending.
On FacebookKetchikan Gateway BoroughToday marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
We remember the lives lost, the families and communities changed, and the first responders, service members and people who showed extraordinary courage and compassion in the face of tragedy.
#neverforget
222 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughFeatured Animal of the Week: Meet Spruce!
Spruce is a handsome DLH black adult male with plenty of personality! This friendly guy likes attention - but he also likes things his way. Spruce isn’t a fan of excessive cuddling, and he’ll politely let you know when he’s had enough.
Spruce would be happiest in a quiet, adult-only home with no other animals, where his people understand that sometimes love means giving a guy a little space.
If you’re looking for an independent companion who knows exactly what he wants, Spruce just might be your perfect match!
Stop by and meet Spruce at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection Department, 1111 Stedman Street, or call (907) 228-6660 for more information.
🐾 Because Every Tail Deserves A Happy Ending.
1Ketchikan Gateway BoroughSeptember is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough recognizes the importance of raising awareness and creating a community where people feel supported in reaching out for help.
Suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. By looking out for one another, having open conversations and connecting those who may be struggling with support and resources, we can help strengthen our community.
At the September 8 Assembly meeting, Mayor Austin Otos issued a proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Stephanie Brissette and Sarah Daly from the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition accepted the proclamation.
83 sharesKetchikan Gateway BoroughSeptember is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the strength, progress and dedication of those working toward recovery.
At the September 8 Assembly meeting, Mayor Austin Otos issued a proclamation recognizing September as National Recovery Month. Jamie Cox of True North Recovery and Bailey Singstand of the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition accepted the proclamation.
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