Palmer Council rejects sweeping parking rule changes ahead of study’s final report
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
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Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Willow and ready: Susitna Valley prepares for 64th annual winter carnival
January 20, 2026
Back-to-back weekends of community fun set to begin Jan. 23 on Willow Lake
Applications open for Palmer’s third council vacancy in less than a year
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.
Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
March 27, 2025
A pair of recent resignations have left the cities with empty council seats that will be filled through direct appointments.
Nunley Park overhaul paused for new planning and public input process
March 25, 2025
The city council ordered the plan after city officials removed dozens of trees without notice or public comment.
Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
March 24, 2025
The district may need to cut 120 positions if state lawmakers do not raise per-student funding levels for next school year, officials said.
'No getting on that bridge': Glenn Highway bridge closures, detours to cause major delays
March 21, 2025
The northbound span of the Knik River bridge will close for at least 30 days starting next month.
Mat-Su election law update allows more poll watchers, reaffirms ballot hand count rule
March 20, 2025
The update allows political parties to send poll watchers during borough elections.
Palmer City Council member Richard Best resigns amid turmoil
March 19, 2025
The resignation is effective immediately, he said in a statement.
Free Mat-Su job fair to offer on-the-spot interviews and career connections
March 19, 2025
About 120 Southcentral employers are expected to attend the annual event.
Palmer taps former Anchorage official as new city manager
March 17, 2025
Palmer will hire Kolby Hickel Zerkel as its new city manager.
Wasilla pool reopens as officials prep lesson system overhaul
March 17, 2025
The new online pool system will also allow open swim pre-registration.