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.
Amy Bushatz
Amy Bushatz is the founder and editor of Mat-Su Sentinel. An experienced journalist, she is the former Executive Editor of Military.com. She lives near Palmer with her family.
Borough snowplow tracking now live
November 22, 2024
The tool is currently available in about half of the region's road service areas.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Traffic, access concerns loom over gravel pit proposed for a historic Mat-Su dairy site
November 12, 2024
The new 153-acres gravel pit would sit on Havemeister Dairy property off the busy Bogard and Engstrom Roads
Former city manager’s deleted emails highlight clashes with Palmer police leadership, review shows
November 08, 2024
The emails include about 600 messages deleted by Stephen Jellie over the course of his employment.
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
November 06, 2024
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.