Former Palmer City Council member sentenced in 2022 drunken driving case
December 02, 2025
An Anchorage jury found Richard Best guilty of operating under the influence following a trial last month.
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Palmer planning commission chair appointed to empty council seat
November 18, 2025
Penny Mosher will serve on the council until the October 2026 election.
Teens get new hangout at downtown Palmer youth center
November 07, 2025
Downtown youth center doubles as an event space.
Does Palmer have a major parking problem? Early study insights say no.
November 04, 2025
The study examines whether Palmer should update its downtown business parking rules.
Who is running in Palmer, Wasilla and Houston city elections? Here's how to find out.
August 29, 2024
Want to know who is running in your local city elections? Here's how to find out.
Palmer’s new city manager says his past controversies won’t be a problem here
August 22, 2024
Stephen Jellie said his previous resignations were tied to cuts he proposed under extreme budget challenges that Palmer does not face.
Friday Fling to return with police patrols and rented barricades, organizers say
July 11, 2024
The weekly festival was abruptly canceled in late June due to safety concerns, they said.
Popular weekly Palmer street fair paused due to ‘safety issues’
June 26, 2024
A near-miss vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident Friday sparked the two-week cancelation decision, chamber of commerce officials said.