Record turnout in borough election as voters approve major bonds, final tally shows
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members
The rule would allow the council to remove the mayor or council members for “violations of public trust."
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State orders new Knik Arm tunnel study
The new study was prompted by recent advances in tunneling technology paired with population growth, state officials said.
Derailed Palmer city meeting, infighting signals ongoing controversy over former manager’s exit
Discussions of former Palmer City Manager Stephen Jellie and the surrounding controversy have dominated and derailed city meetings.
Traffic, access concerns loom over gravel pit proposed for a historic Mat-Su dairy site
The new 153-acres gravel pit would sit on Havemeister Dairy property off the busy Bogard and Engstrom Roads
Former city manager’s deleted emails highlight clashes with Palmer police leadership, review shows
The emails include about 600 messages deleted by Stephen Jellie over the course of his employment.
Mat-Su voters back major road and school funding while incumbents keep their seats, preliminary results show
The bonds cover the cost of construction for road upgrades and three new public charter school buildings.
Mat-Su to field live snowplow tracking, driveway berm removal for some residents
The updates are included in a series of new road contracts introduced this year.
Mat-Su school district agrees to pay $89,000 in book removal settlement
The suit alleged the district violated students' constitutional rights.
Palmer council approves expanded library plan despite former manager's unauthorized updates
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
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
The emails were deleted during Jellie's final hours on the job, city officials said.
Investigation urges better 'attention to detail,' training for Houston City Clerk following election errors
The investigation was conducted by the city attorney's office and requested by Houston Mayor Carter Cole
Big Lake recreation center set to close unless borough steps in
The Big Lake Lions Recreation Center will close its doors next year unless it finds a new operator.
Carter Cole reelected as Houston mayor for a third term
The city council elected Cole during a meeting Monday.
Donations open for Mat-Su Borough historic document display that includes Ten Commandments
Borough officials are looking to raise $4,000 to cover the cost of the display.
The city of Palmer has a new interim manager
He will hold the job until a new permanent manager is hired.