Palmer council OKs independent review of city ethics allegations
October 30, 2026
The complaint includes questions about airport planning, golf course management decisions and financial disclosures.
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Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
Rubeo leads Wasilla mayoral race as Mat-Su cities report election results
October 06, 2026
In Palmer, Bruce Brown was ahead of Aundra “Omega” Jackson in a race for a one-year council seat
The Q&As with 2026 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
October 06, 2026
Mat-Su Sentinel's nonpartian election guides are built using topics and questions submitted by voters.
Embattled Palmer city manager resigns with $75,000 payout after 53 days in job
October 10, 2024
Stephen Jellie's resignation was announced during an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
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.