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Work · PalmerWhat you need to know:Work on the new Palmer Public Library remains on hold due to continuing negotiations over an insurance payout for the damaged building.The original 12,000-square-foot building is slated to be replaced with a new 20,000-square-foot, two-story facility, but demolition and construction have been delayed.The library shut down in early 2023 after its roof collapsed under heavy snow, leading to extensive structural and water dama…See the Story
Palmer library construction delays persist amid insurance negotiations
Palmer, Alaska · PalmerWhat you need to know:The Mat-Su Assembly approved adding two members each to the Meadow Lakes and Gold Trail Road Service Area (RSA) boards, expanding them from three to five members despite ongoing struggles to fill volunteer positions across the borough. Critics argued the expansion may hinder board functionality, as more members require a higher quorum. Assembly member Ron Bernier said the change was requested by citizens in his district. RS…See the Story
Mat-Su expands 2 Road Service boards despite area-wide volunteer shortages
Palmer, Alaska · PalmerWhat you need to know:The Matsu Valley Rebuild nonprofit is seeking donations for a new tool-lending library that will allow residents to borrow equipment for home projects instead of buying it.The library will operate on an income-based membership model ranging from about $25 to $100 per year, officials said. Late returns and lost or broken tools will incur additional fees. The library will open to users once enough equipment has been collected…See the Story
A new Mat-Su library is looking for an entirely different kind of donation: tools
Palmer, Alaska · PalmerUSA, Alaska, Palmer, March 27, 2025. On the night of March 27, the stunning Aurora Borealis aurora Borealis was seen at the Eklutna Tailing Dump near Palmer. It was bright and intense due to a moderate geomagnetic storm. Scientists attribute this unusual natural phenomenon to the increase in the Sun's magnetic activity.See the Story
Aurora Borealis aurora borealis in Alaska. Photo of the day
Palmer, Alaska · PalmerWhat you need to know:Both Palmer and Wasilla have vacant City Council seats due to recent resignations and will appoint new members to serve until the October elections. Palmer’s application period is open now through April 10, with a selection expected by late May. Wasilla will accept applications from April 7 to 14, conduct interviews on April 28 and swear in the selected member immediately. Applications are available on the cities’ websites …See the Story
Palmer and Wasilla are filling city council seats. Here’s how to apply for an interview.
Palmer, Alaska · PalmerWhat you need to know:A final decision on whether the Mat-Su School District will need to lay off teachers before next school year is pending and can’t be made until state lawmakers approve education funding — a process that could take months.A $281.3 million budget approved by the school board last week reduces staffing by about 75 positions via retirements and resignations. If the state does not increase next year’s per-student funding above t…See the Story
Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
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Downtown Palmer Sundries Shop Closing
NonEssentials started as a shop in Dillingham and eventually grew to a Downtown Palmer shopping destination. After nearly forty years in various iterations, the …See the Story
Downtown Palmer Sundries Shop Closing - Alaska Business Magazine
Palmer, Alaska · PalmerWhat you need to know:A Matanuska-Susitna Borough election law update to Mat-Su election law expands the number of poll watchers allowed at each precinct. The update also gives election officials the authority to remove disruptive poll watchers from precincts and reaffirms a borough law requiring ballots to be counted by hand.Previously, borough election rules limited poll watching to individuals affiliated with candidates or state-registered ba…See the Story