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.
‘Stop driving through puddles,’ officials urge Mat-Su residents
January 12, 2025
Area roads flooded Sunday during heavy rains.
A Mat-Su borough plan to borrow city health powers could unlock millions in opioid help
January 09, 2025
The plan would let the borough give over $2 million to more types of services.
A proposed study will address Palmer parking woes as social media posts stoke tensions
December 16, 2024
The Palmer City Council is expected to approve the study early next year.
Recall petition for Palmer Mayor set to open for signatures
December 02, 2024
The application for a recall petition was approved by city officials last week.
Palmer City Council drops proposed investigation into actions of ousted city manager
December 02, 2024
The investigation would have examined Stephen Jellie's actions during his employment with the city.
Former Palmer city manager sues for defamation over job terminations
November 25, 2024
The alleged statements go beyond criticism of a public official, former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie said.
Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members
November 18, 2024
The rule would allow the council to remove the mayor or council members for “violations of public trust."
Derailed Palmer city meeting, infighting signals ongoing controversy over former manager’s exit
November 14, 2024
Discussions of former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie and the surrounding controversy have dominated and derailed city meetings.
Former city manager’s deleted emails highlight clashes with Palmer police leadership, review shows
November 08, 2024
The emails include about 600 messages deleted by Stephen Jellie over the course of his employment.