The assembly voted unanimously to send staff back to negotiate an amended library services agreement with the City of Ketchikan, and approved an amendment asking staff to review Exhibit A (the scope of work) as part of those talks.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough — Nov 2, 2026

Assembly proclaims Totem Heritage Center's 50th anniversary; director invites public celebration

Nov 2, 2026

Planning director pulls FLUM amendment; borough to refine notification and service-area steps

Nov 2, 2026

Residents press assembly for transparency on library agreement and FLUM amendments

Nov 2, 2026

Health insurance task force warns of volatile claims, recommends fixed-rate option analysis

Oct 21, 2026

School Configuration

Board approves adding preschool to Howling Elementary—s grade configuration

Oct 21, 2026

Governance

Board reorganizes leadership; Member Reid chosen president, Johnson vice president, Montgomery clerk treasurer

Oct 21, 2026

Education Staffing

Schonbar student urges board to reinstate specialized science teachers

Oct 21, 2026

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What stands out in Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Ketchikan Gateway Borough with communities in Alaska or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Ketchikan Gateway Borough was less favorable than communities in Alaska on adults who binge drink.

0th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 2Assembly – RegularAssembly approved motion (6–0) to reopen negotiations and added the Exhibit A review amendment.Oct 21School BoardAdopted amendment making Howling Elementary preschool—5th grade Oct 20Assembly – Special Meeting to Ratify Disaster Declaration, followed by Special Meeting to Certify Election, followed by Annual Organizational Meeting of the Assembly, followed by Regular Assembly MeetingAssembly approved amended Resolution 3214 to ratify and expand the mayoral disaster declaration.Oct 14School BoardGrant application approved 5–0; consent calendar approved 5–0.

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