Lawsuit alleges Palmer violated open meetings law in golf course talks
June 12, 2026
The complaint asks the court to void the city’s decision to end its contract with Eagle Golf Course Management.
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Work underway on new Palmer library as city celebrates groundbreaking
June 01, 2026
Construction on the new Palmer Public Library is expected to finish next summer.
Alaska Legislature adds superior court judge to Palmer courthouse
May 29, 2026
The Palmer judicial district has the highest numbers of civil and criminal caseloads in the state.
Alaska’s famously massive cabbages should be the official state vegetable, state House says
May 14, 2026
If approved in the Senate, the giant green cabbage would become one of the state's officials symbols.
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.
Palmer council approves expanded library plan despite former manager's unauthorized updates
October 30, 2024
Former City Manager Stephen Jellie requested design changes during a closed-door meeting with the architect.
Intercepted emails led to Palmer police chief’s leave, body camera transcripts show
October 28, 2024
Palmer Police Chief Dwayne Shelton was placed on administrative leave for allegedly "conspiring" with junior officers.
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.