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".
Girdwood’s Grizzlies prepare for the new school year
Summer is soon coming to an end for Girdwood’s Grizzlies who will be coming back to the classroom at the Girdwood K-8 School.
Girdwood’s K-8 Principal Kari Anderson said she is looking forward to a positive year ahead and talked about what families can expect for the new school year and what’s new for the first quarter.
GBOS Co-Chair shares his outlook for Girdwood (Re-elected)
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.
Girdwood Fire and Rescue gets new crash extrication equipment
The Girdwood Fire Department was amongst several fire departments to receive life-saving rescue tools aiding first responders in expediting the extrication of crash victims.
Group honors former Girdwood resident by improving Forest Fair stage
Family members of former Girdwood resident Dusty Green stand in front of the’Forest Fair ol Hoppin Barley Stage after being given a heartfelt upgrade with volunteer hours from Girdwood volunteer craftsmen.
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.
GBOS Co-Chair’s shares her vision for Girdwood
Re-elected Briana Sullivan shares her future vision for the community
Forget-Me-Not Nursery plants are off to a blooming season
The Forget-Me-Not Nursery held a Mother’s Day celebration continuing what has become an annual tradition for the business nestled in its natural setting a short drive-up Indian Road off the Seward Highway, located half-way between Girdwood and Potter’s Marsh.
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.
Cemetery in proposed highway corridor may contain cadavers
For nearly sixty years Merle Akers has kept mum about a cemetery on a bluff above Old Girdwood.
“Now don’t go tromping around out there,” he said recently, after giving away his secret.
Prince William Sound Natural History Symposium
The Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation would like to invite you to our fifth annual PWS Natural History Symposium on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. What started as an offering to summer guides has grown into a highly anticipated free community event. Join us in person at the Public Safety Building in Whittier or online for the latest in news and research from around PWS!
Turnagain News BriNgs Local news to SouthCentral Alaska
Today marks an exciting day for us at the Turnagain News as we are on our way to redefining what a community news publication can achieve. We've approached this publication with fresh eyes and an open mind, determined to shake things up and create a news source that truly serves and represents the local community.