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24 Oct LEGO League Gains Sponsors
Briana Sullivan FVCS October 2018 marks the first time one of our programs has been sponsored and fully supported. LEGO League’s 2018-19 season has generous locals footing the bill for the months ahead. Two 2018 Lego League teams (and their families) can now launch into...
24 Oct Wild Mustang Adoptions Expand to Alaska
By Jennifer Tarnacki Staff Writer It was while working in Cooper Landing as a horse guide that Natalie Rolhfs started asking herself, “Why aren’t there more mustangs in Alaska?” Having worked previously with adopted wild mustangs, it was while riding through the trails in these...
26 Sep Whisper Helps Teach Dog Safety at Girdwood School
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette Dog safety is an important community issue for canines and humans alike, especially the young ones among us. The reality is that dog bites occur on a daily basis and frequently it the fault of the dog owner for...
25 Jul Bears and Girdwood Garbage
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette Girdwood Board of Supervisors’ July meeting featured a lengthy discussion about bear problems, improper garbage storage and what steps can be taken to eliminate or minimize the problem. In the weeks leading up to the meeting, bear activity and...
11 Jul Alyeska at a Glance
By Stephanie Drescher Alyeska Resort I once read a quote about Alaska: “With the most powerful binoculars, I cannot see Alaska.” It is human nature to become complacent about all the beauty around us and not to see it. We cannot grasp the magnitude of...
11 Jul Letting Go of Tito’s and Welcoming Creekbend to Hope
By Jeannine Stafford-Jabaay Staff Writer The town of Hope said its goodbyes to iconic Tito’s Discovery Cafe. In its place, a new energy has transformed the restaurant. Creekbend Company officially opened its doors on May 18 to locals and visitors, offering hearty and delicious food...
27 Jun Ice Climbing Spencer Glacier
By Mike Edgington Contributing Writer Gunshot-like noise reverberated around the mountains as we paddled the lake towards Spencer Glacier. The fracturing ice was a powerful reminder that the glacial mass ahead is a dynamic landscape, a solid ice river slowly flowing downhill to join the...
27 Jun Art + Chair Lift = One of a Kind Piece x 2
Four Valleys Community School Briana Sullivan Forest Fair is almost here, and this year locals and visitors have the chance to win a unique piece of Chair 1! FVCS and Girdwood Health Clinic, Inc. have teamed up with two incredibly talented artists for an opportune...
09 May Headline Reads
3 top stories from home and away By P.M. Fadden Associate Editor WORLD VIEW – Occupy Rio Brazil President, Michel Temer has deployed 30,000 troops, to Rio de Janeiro. In a statement published by Rueters World News, the leader described organized crime to have “taken...
09 May Caffeinated by Gator
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette Coffee, Dogs and a Nickname The Gazette interviewed Gator, (aka John O’Leary) in his office at The Grind to learn about the business’ origins, his interest in coffee and starting work on a documentary about Girdwood dogs. Gazette: How...
09 May Community Center Celebrates 10 Years
“We can never fully thank all those who contributed so willingly…” – Former Task Force member, Diana Livingston By P.M. Fadden Associate Editor Residents of Southcentral Alaska’s Turnagain Arm gather this month to celebrate a civic, social milestone. The Girdwood Community Center, a setting to...
25 Apr Spoonline Market Expands
By Sue Todd Staff Writer In the heart of Girdwood sits Spoonline Market, an unassuming establishment that is also the home of Spoons Catering. Open since the winter of 2016, it has quietly been growing a stellar reputation for outstanding food, great coffee and a...
25 Apr Live Music & Events
Live Music Silvertip Grill Girdwood 8-11 p.m. Apr. 27 – Rick Brooks Apr. 28 – Steve Norwood May 4 – Gary Steadman May 5 – Chris Grabowski May 7 – Open Mic Night Brown Bear Saloon Indian Wednesdays – free pool and $5 burgers May...
25 Apr Getting to Business
Area entrepreneurs make their mark By P.M. Fadden Associate Editor Small businesses with Turnagain ties prepare to blossom in 2018. These fledgling owner operated concerns offer an eclectic array of unique services, emulating the diverse nature of Alaska. Travel Up and coming expedition service, Get...
11 Apr Summer Program Registration Has Begun
Briana Sullivan Four Valley Community School That’s right! It’s planning time for soccer, summer playground, Girdwood Fine Arts Camp, and many adventure and art camps. Engaging activities for a variety of interests and ages is possible all summer with FVCS. Summer soccer is classified by...
28 Mar Alyeska at a Glance
By Stephanie Drescher Alyeska Resort This time of year is a favorite. Skies are blue, the sun is letting its presence be known and the super sunny slopes are coveted. Though the seasons are changing, there still is a lot of great music to look...
28 Feb Highway Law Enforcement Ordinance
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette Municipal Manager Bill Falsey gave a presentation on AO 2018-16, the proposed Highway Law Enforcement Ordinance, at the Feb. 19 Girdwood Board of Supervisors meeting. The ordinance was first introduced at the Feb. 13 Anchorage Assembly meeting, and a...
28 Feb Alyeska at a Glance
Stephanie Drescher Alyeska Resort Ray Charles said, “Music to me is like breathing, I don’t get tired of breathing, I don’t get tired of music.” Well, neither do we. Alyeska Resort’s popping music venue, The Sitzmark, is opening up March and embracing early spring with...
14 Feb Alyeska at a Glance
By Stephanie Drescher Alyeska Resort Alyeska Resort has been enjoying many bluebird days and is currently sitting pretty in white with over 317 inches at the peak of the mountain. The weather, great turns on the mountain and constant activity at the resort is music...
22 Nov Picnic Club Offers First Supper Club
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette In the past year and a half, Girdwood Picnic Club (GPC) has earned its reputation as a local favorite. A friendly ambiance and staff, combined with an interesting, changing menu, lets locals and visitors immediately feel at home. Now...
13 Sep The Power of Micro Turbines
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette Hotels, hospitals and buildings running 24/7 require a considerable amount of electricity and heat, causing these types of businesses and others that use a lot of energy, to look for cheaper energy plans like you might be able to...
23 Aug Travel Channel Visits Local Restaurants
By Marc Donadieu Glacier City Gazette A video crew from Travel Channel’s show Food Paradise was on location at Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ and Double Musky last week. Film crew shot footage in kitchens and dining rooms, including interviews with people eating entrees. The episodes...