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Thick black smoke rises from a large fire on the Mat-Su Central Landfill
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

How Mat-Su landfill officials are working to prevent another big fire

December 05, 2024

The Veterans Day fire produced thick black smoke visible for miles.

Mayor Steve Carrington at a Palmer City Council meeting
Palmer

Recall petition for Palmer Mayor set to open for signatures

December 02, 2024

The application for a recall petition was approved by city officials last week.

Palmer City Hall
Palmer

Palmer City Council drops proposed investigation into actions of ousted city manager

December 02, 2024

The investigation would have examined Stephen Jellie's actions during his employment with the city.

Former Palmer city manager sues for defamation over job terminations
Palmer

Former Palmer city manager sues for defamation over job terminations

November 25, 2024

The alleged statements go beyond criticism of a public official, former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie said.

Recently plowed snow in Palmer
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Borough snowplow tracking now live

November 22, 2024

The tool is currently available in about half of the region's road service areas.

A Canvass Board report is presented during election certification
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Record turnout in borough election as voters approve major bonds, final tally shows

November 19, 2024

Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.

The Palmer City Council during a special meeting Nov. 14, 2024
Palmer

Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members

November 18, 2024

The rule would allow the council to remove the mayor or council members for “violations of public trust."

A truck hauls concrete from Port MacKenzie
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

State orders new Knik Arm tunnel study

November 14, 2024

The new study was prompted by recent advances in tunneling technology paired with population growth, state officials said.

The Palmer City Council
Palmer

Derailed Palmer city meeting, infighting signals ongoing controversy over former manager’s exit

November 14, 2024

Discussions of former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie and the surrounding controversy have dominated and derailed city meetings.

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