Palmer sales tax hike could cost Alaska State Fair $100K
April 14, 2026
The tax increase was proposed and approved after the fair had already set contracts for the upcoming season, officials said.
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Palmer history takes spotlight in one-woman show
April 03, 2026
New play explores life of pioneering Palmer librarian Sally Gwin
Palmer Food Bank’s new building offers more space and services
March 16, 2026
The Palmer Food Bank hands out groceries four days a week and never turns away clients, officials said.
Palmer to run its own golf course after contract talks fail
March 09, 2026
The shift ends an almost two-decade-long relationship with the city’s golf course contractor.
Palmer City Council member Richard Best resigns amid turmoil
March 19, 2025
The resignation is effective immediately, he said in a statement.
Palmer taps former Anchorage official as new city manager
March 17, 2025
Palmer will hire Kolby Hickel Zerkel as its new city manager.
Palmer Mayor recall will go before city voters
March 12, 2025
Palmer voters will decide whether to recall Mayor Steve Carrington.
A Palmer City Council-ordered ethics review will look at rule changes
February 27, 2025
The process will begin with a review and report from the city's attorney.
State drops latest charges against Palmer City Council member Richard Best
February 25, 2025
Palmer police charged Best with driving with a revoked license during a Jan. 20 traffic stop in downtown Palmer.
Palmer City Council, mayor to undergo training amid ongoing disputes
February 13, 2025
The decision follows months of disputes that have become a regular feature of city council meetings.
Palmer City Council to weigh sanctions against member cited for driving with revoked license
January 29, 2025
Palmer Police issued the summons to Palmer City Council member Richard Best on Jan. 20.
Palmer City Council mandates closed meeting video, audio recordings
January 21, 2025
The rule change comes on the heels of a newly released police report detailing the alleged contents of a closed meeting in October.
Street flooding clears as hundreds remain without power following weekend storm
January 13, 2025
The ongoing outages were caused by significant damage paired with mandatory repair crew rest periods.