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 may join Anchorage in public camping crackdown
September 26, 2025
The proposal bans public camping and sleeping on Palmer city streets and in business entryways.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 23, 2025
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
A cabbage named Clyde was set to vie for Alaska State Fair glory. Then, he went missing.
September 02, 2025
An unsolved heist from an Anchorage community garden on the eve of the Palmer competition.
Palmer police say they are ‘conducting a review’ of State Fair incident in which man was apparently tased repeatedly
August 26, 2025
The video shows police punching the man and appearing to use a taser after his hands are secured.
Parking upgrades and new food stops: Here’s what to expect at the Alaska State Fair
August 14, 2025
The Alaska State Fair is scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Friday.
Palmer Job Corps Center to resume student enrollment after five-month pause
August 12, 2025
New student background checks restarted last week, officials said.
Here are the 2025 Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city candidates
August 04, 2025
Here's who is running in this year's city elections.
How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 04, 2025
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
Free community event aims to bridge divides in Palmer
July 31, 2025
Choose Palmer — A Community Conversation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Palmer Train Depot