Palmer sales tax hike could cost Alaska State Fair $100K
April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
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April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
April 03, 2026
New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
March 09, 2026
The shift ends an almost two-decade-long relationship with the city’s golf course contractor.
April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
April 03, 2026
New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
March 09, 2026
The shift ends an almost two-decade-long relationship with the city’s golf course contractor.
February 25, 2026
The 1% sales tax rate increase starts in April and will sunset in late 2027.
February 24, 2026
The Palmer City Council’s newest member will be sworn in at a regular meeting Tuesday.
February 13, 2026
The temporary tax change would boost the city's sales tax from 3% to 4%.
January 30, 2026
The update would have removed all business parking rules from the city's downtown area.
January 26, 2026
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to fill the seat until October's regular election.