Palmer library construction delays persist amid insurance negotiations
April 03, 2025
The payout on the old building could be as much as $5 million.
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A new Mat-Su library is looking for an entirely different kind of donation: tools
March 31, 2025
The new lending library will help locals avoid buying unnecessary equipment, officials said.
Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
March 27, 2025
A pair of recent resignations have left the cities with empty council seats that will be filled through direct appointments.
Palmer City Council member Richard Best resigns amid turmoil
March 19, 2025
The resignation is effective immediately, he said in a statement.
Palmer City Council to weigh sanctions against member cited for driving with revoked license
January 29, 2025
Palmer Police issued the summons to Palmer City Council member Richard Best on Jan. 20.
Palmer City Council mandates closed meeting video, audio recordings
January 21, 2025
The rule change comes on the heels of a newly released police report detailing the alleged contents of a closed meeting in October.
Street flooding clears as hundreds remain without power following weekend storm
January 13, 2025
The ongoing outages were caused by significant damage paired with mandatory repair crew rest periods.
‘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.