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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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 City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
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.
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 City Council member Victoria Hudson resigns, citing accountability concerns
January 14, 2026
Hudson's resignation is effectively immediately, she said.
State troopers in Mat-Su to vacate Palmer headquarters by mid-2028
January 12, 2026
The Alaska state troopers Detachment B headquarters will be relocated to a more centralized area of Mat-Su, officials said.
No snow is no problem at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass
December 25, 2025
The nonprofit downhill ski area has high hopes despite challenging winter weather
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.
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.
Palmer planning commission chair appointed to empty council seat
November 18, 2025
Penny Mosher will serve on the council until the October 2026 election.
Teens get new hangout at downtown Palmer youth center
November 07, 2025
Downtown youth center doubles as an event space.