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
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Spring cleanup efforts return to Mat-Su with a new event coming to Crevasse-Moraine
April 24, 2025
The new Cravasse-Moraine clean-up day will rally volunteers to clear waste from the trail system near the landfill.
Former council member appointed to fill vacant seat in Palmer
April 23, 2025
Former Palmer City Council member Ken Erbey was selected by the city's mayor and will serve until October.
Palmer library construction delays persist amid insurance negotiations
April 03, 2025
The payout on the old building could be as much as $5 million.
A new Mat-Su library is looking for an entirely different kind of donation: tools
March 31, 2025
The new lending library will help locals avoid buying unnecessary equipment, officials said.
Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
March 27, 2025
A pair of recent resignations have left the cities with empty council seats that will be filled through direct appointments.
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.