Lawsuit alleges Palmer violated open meetings law in golf course talks
June 12, 2026
The complaint asks the court to void the city’s decision to end its contract with Eagle Golf Course Management.
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Work underway on new Palmer library as city celebrates groundbreaking
June 01, 2026
Construction on the new Palmer Public Library is expected to finish next summer.
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Alaska’s famously massive cabbages should be the official state vegetable, state House says
May 14, 2026
If approved in the Senate, the giant green cabbage would become one of the state's officials symbols.
Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuits
October 09, 2024
Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie will appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
After months of delays, Palmer library demolition and design approval expected soon
October 08, 2024
The library has been closed since the roof collapsed under heavy snow in early 2023.
Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
October 05, 2024
The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.
Houston and Palmer city council races too close to call after Tuesday’s election
October 03, 2024
Vote tallies will be updated over the week, city officials said.
Dozens of trees to be removed from Matanuska River Park after federal airport funding ultimatum
October 01, 2024
The trees pose a safety hazard and must be removed, officials said.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.
State regulators fine Palmer library nonprofit for campaign finance violations
September 16, 2024
An Alaska Public Offices Commission investigation found the Friends of the Palmer Public Library violated campaign finance laws during the 2023 election.
The Q&As with 2024 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 03, 2024
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Who is running in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city elections? Here's how to find out.
August 29, 2024
Want to know who is running in your local city elections? Here's how to find out.