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.
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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.
Early voting now open in Palmer, Houston and Wasilla city elections
September 22, 2026
Early voting opened Monday and runs through Oct. 5.
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.
Does Palmer have a major parking problem? Early study insights say no.
November 04, 2025
The study examines whether Palmer should update its downtown business parking rules.
Palmer council approves public camping ban
October 29, 2025
Violators may be connected with local resources and face up to $300 fines.
Palmer Council OKs library rebuild contract, nearly three years after collapse
October 28, 2025
The new library is expected to open in 2027.
Applications are now open for Palmer's vacant city council seat
October 23, 2025
Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper will appoint a new council member to serve for the next year.
Palmer City Council postpones vote on public camping ban
October 15, 2025
The proposal bans sleeping on city streets and imposes fines for breaking the rule.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.