Tributaries
Tidbits from the Headwaters
Glennallen Flood Has Lasting Impacts
Pilot cars are no longer needed to help traffic navigate rushing water on the Glenn Highway, the sewer system is back up and running, and the ponds of water surrounding local businesses have largely disappeared. However, as of May 29, the structures most affected by the flood still had water underneath them.
Glennallen Area Flood Disaster
Flooding occurred in Glennallen last week that impacted homes, businesses, public offices and infrastructure. At the peak of the flooding, pilot cars were needed to escort traffic through flowing water on the Glenn Highway and virtually all downtown businesses, offices and schools were closed.
Getting Ahead of Flooding
On April 6, the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) held a meeting at the Glennallen American Legion to discuss mitigating and preparing for spring flooding risk. The meeting was led by Bruce Cain, who is a board member for the Glennallen Improvement Corporation.
Kenny Lake Hockey Practice
Kenny Lake children have been meeting two to three times a week since early February for a short season of hockey practice. We had two groups: a ‘Learn to skate’ program for beginners ages 3 and up coached by Judith Lorenz and a hockey group (8-12 yo) coached by Gabe Doty and assisted by Ms. Lorenz.
Where have 40 Years Gone?
We found a place for the clinic at Florence Clayton’s, at the corner of the Glenn Highway and Co-op Road. Again, encouraged because this was the first place we had been able to find anywhere to live, let alone practice, we settled in for an evening of decision-making and rest, thinking that we would decide to go or stay in the morning.
Glennallen Nordic Team Goes to State Championships
The 2022-23 ASAA Nordic Ski State Championships held at Kincaid Park in Anchorage were a great experience for our young Glennallen Nordic ski team.
Just When the Weather is Turning Good
On Saturday, February 25th, Glennallen’s junior high Nordic skiers Simon McMahan and Hunter Carlton participated in time trials with the Valdez junior high ski team.
Proposed Nuclear Project Update
On Feb. 15, Copper Valley Electric Association (CVEA) held their second round of public meetings in Valdez and Glennallen regarding the possibility of constructing a micro nuclear reactor (MMR) in the Copper River Basin or Valdez area.
Glennallen’s Brooklyn Allain Plays in Arctic Winter Games
Brooklyn Allain, a fifteen-year-old sophomore, was selected to play on the Women’s Hockey Team for Team Alaska in the 2023 Arctic Winter Games, hosted by Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Canada, January 29 – February 4, 2023.
Local Skiers Grow at Nordic Ski Regionals
The Glennallen Nordic ski team made a strong showing at the 2023 Region VI Championships held at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks.
Trophies, Travels and Epic Adventures
Congratulations to Glennallen Girls’ Cross-country team for their 1st place win at Regions and 2nd place trophy at the State Cross-country Championship in Anchorage.
Flood Destroys GlennRich Fire Station, Damages Property
On the night of May 8, Moose Creek began overflowing its banks. Water began flooding into the GlennRich fire station. According to Glennallen Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) head Jason Severs, “at the time it was not that bad.” By the morning of May 9, the community of Glennallen started flooding.