Palmer museum wants residents to help make history
September 13, 2026
An update is in the works for the museum’s permanent exhibit space
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Palmer officials to explore new $50 million civic center
August 31, 2026
The center would bring most Palmer city services under one roof.
Alaska State Fair to demolish, rebuild concert venue after this year’s shows
August 20, 2026
The project will start in September and is slated to be finished by next year's fair
How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 06, 2026
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
Palmer airport must someday expand over golf course -- or pay millions to FAA
July 10, 2025
The expansion, which is likely years away, is required under old FAA grants used to purchase the property.
Library demolition to start soon as city receives $4.7 million insurance payout
June 27, 2025
The project is set to start next week.
Palmer Council eyes deputy to replace ousted clerk
June 16, 2025
Benji Johnson will serve as acting city clerk pending her official appointment to role.
Palmer to propose residency rules updates for city manager, department heads
June 11, 2025
The current rules make it difficult to hire qualified candidates while also severely limiting housing options for top-level city employees, officials said.
Palmer Job Corps Center closure paused for now
June 05, 2025
A restraining order issued Wednesday temporarily blocks the closure of the nationwide program.
Palmer City Council terminates city clerk, effective immediately
June 02, 2025
The decision came just hours after Palmer City Clerk Shelly Acteson submitted her resignation.
Alaska Job Corps Center in Palmer to close as part of nationwide program 'pause'
May 30, 2025
The Job Corps Center in Palmer hosts 160 students from across the state and has 111 local employees.
Voters reject recall of Palmer Mayor Steve Carrington
May 23, 2025
Carrington will stay in office until the city's regular election in October.
Palmer mayor recall too close to call as final ballots await count
May 21, 2025
Updated election results are expected Friday following the official count of nearly 200 early and absentee ballots.