Plan for gas line sparks heated reaction
A planned gas line that would slice a 20-foot wide, nearly mile-long clearcut swath across undisturbed forested land and trails in Girdwood has drawn criticism for its short comment period, potential rate increases, harm to old-growth forest, and lack of consideration of alternatives routes.
Alyeska Drops Employee Housing Plan
Following sharp community criticism, Alyeska Resort has paused its plans to develop employee housing below a mountain known for risks of avalanche…
Annual Potato Patch Planting Includes Unique Spud
Local families gather at the Forest Service office in Girdwood to plant this year’s community potato garden, which benefits the Girdwood Food Pantry.
Airport lodge plan sparks controversy concerns
A group of four investors, including a former Alaska lieutenant governor, are trying to lease 11 acres alongside Girdwood’s airport to build a fly-in fly-out, 150-room luxury lodge.
GBOS Co-Chair shares his outlook for Girdwood
The Girdwood Board of Supervisors Co-Chair Mike Edgington won the challenged race by overcoming Kellie Okonek to win Girdwood Valley Service Area, Seat D in the general election April 4 election that featured strident electioneering–yard signs, door-door canvassing, and sign-waving at the local post office.