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.
Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
December 02, 2025
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.
Mat-Su animal control takover may boost taxes in Wasilla, Palmer and Houston
December 01, 2025
The plan would simplify animal control in the region, but could trigger higher property taxes for city residents.
Here’s where Mat-Su residents can find fresh air and good company this winter
November 28, 2025
Outdoor meet-ups give locals a chance to exercise their social skills
Palmer’s holiday tree was removed. Now a community effort will save Christmas.
November 26, 2025
A temporary community tree will bring holiday cheer and lights to Palmer's downtown area.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
New kid ski program comes to the Mat-Su -- and needs help getting started
November 24, 2025
Skiku aims to lower barriers to Nordic skiing for local youth.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects proposal to limit its control over borough election guides
November 19, 2025
The proposal would have blocked the assembly from inserting changes into the annual nonpartisan brochure.
Palmer planning commission chair appointed to empty council seat
November 18, 2025
Penny Mosher will serve on the council until the October 2026 election.