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.
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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 council approves temporary sales tax hike for new library
February 25, 2026
The 1% sales tax rate increase starts in April and will sunset in late 2027.
Palmer mayor selects new member for vacant council seat
February 24, 2026
The Palmer City Council’s newest member will be sworn in at a regular meeting Tuesday.
Palmer city council to investigate ousted manager’s deleted emails as mayor faces recall
October 23, 2024
The emails were deleted during Jellie's final hours on the job, city officials said.
Separation deal limits what Palmer officials can tell former manager’s future employers
October 15, 2024
The agreement is similar to one now-former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie had with a previous employer.
Embattled Palmer city manager resigns with $75,000 payout after 53 days in job
October 10, 2024
Stephen Jellie's resignation was announced during an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
Palmer’s new city manager facing possible removal over ‘imminent threat’ of employee lawsuits
October 09, 2024
Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie will appear at an emergency city council meeting Wednesday.
After months of delays, Palmer library demolition and design approval expected soon
October 08, 2024
The library has been closed since the roof collapsed under heavy snow in early 2023.
Final voter tally reveals results in Palmer and Houston city council races
October 05, 2024
The races were too close before a final count was released Friday night.
Houston and Palmer city council races too close to call after Tuesday’s election
October 03, 2024
Vote tallies will be updated over the week, city officials said.
Dozens of trees to be removed from Matanuska River Park after federal airport funding ultimatum
October 01, 2024
The trees pose a safety hazard and must be removed, officials said.
Early voter turnout in Wasilla, Palmer city elections lags compared to last year
September 30, 2024
Early voting for elections in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer runs through Monday. Election Day is Tuesday.