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Stephen Jellie sits next to Palmer City Attorny Sarah Heath
Palmer

Embattled Palmer city manager resigns with $75,000 payout after 53 days in job

October 10, 2024

Stephen Jellie's resignation was announced during an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.

Palmer city manager Stephen Jellie, right, sits next to city attorney Sarah Heath and council member Victoria Hudson
Palmer

Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuits

October 09, 2024

Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie will appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.

The Palmer Public Library awaits demolition work
Palmer

After months of delays, Palmer library demolition and design approval expected soon

October 08, 2024

The library has been closed since the roof collapsed under heavy snow in early 2023.

A sign welcomes visitors to Houston, Alaska
Elections

Recount pending in Houston City Council election

October 08, 2024

The recount was requested by a write-in candidate who cited irregularities in official election documents.

Q&As with 2024 Mat-Su Assembly, Mayor and School Board Candidates
Elections

Q&As with 2024 Mat-Su Assembly, Mayor and School Board Candidates

October 07, 2024

Candidates for Mat-Su mayor, assembly and school board respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.

Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
Elections

Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races

October 05, 2024

The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.

Maxwell Sumner is sworn in as Assembly member for District 4
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

A local developer is the newest member of the Mat-Su Assembly

October 04, 2024

The Assembly selected the new member to fill the District 4 seat, which was vacated last month.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Administration Building, photographed Sept. 10, 2024
Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Ten Commandments, ‘historical documents’ to be displayed outside Mat-Su Borough Assembly chambers

October 03, 2024

Borough staff will also research whether to place similar displays in public libraries.

Alaska’s voter registration deadline is Sunday, but most residents don’t need to worry
Elections

Alaska’s voter registration deadline is Sunday, but most residents don’t need to worry

October 03, 2024

Alaska has the earliest voter registration deadline of any American state.

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