Alyeska Unveils Expansion Plans at Town Hall
Alyeska Resort's owners laid out a sweeping vision for Girdwood's upper valley Thursday night, one of a "village", parking lots, recreational facilities, a conference center, a daycare center and other amenities.
About 150 people attended the meeting which was billed as a "town hall" meeting held amid platefuls of cookies and snacks in the weathered Sitzmark Bar, with its indigo paisley stained glass ceiling and worn, burnished booths.
Could Girdwood's Forests Burn?
As I sat on my back porch during the summer of 2016 , thick smoke from the McHugh Creek fire blowing through my own mature forest of trees, I began to wonder, “could Girdwood ever burn?”
Metaphysically, the answer is “yes.” Forever is a long time. The better question to ask is, “what is the likelihood of wildfire being able to spread in Girdwood?”
Enstar agrees to further review controversial gas line plan
Following a groundswell of local opposition, an official for the gas company planning to clear cut a nearly mile-long corridor through wetlands and rainforest in Girdwood's lower valley stated the project required "further review" and "dialogue".
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…
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.