New Valley MVP: Mat-Su Borough Gets a Metropolitan Planning Organization
Mat-Su Valley Planning for Transportation is the state’s newest metropolitan planning organization, reflecting growth in the region.
Tag: Palmer
Palmer Community Foundation Distributes $20,000 in Grants for Hyper-Local Needs
Palmer Community Foundation announced the recipients of its 2025 grant program, under the umbrella of the Alaska Community Foundation.
Alaska State Fair Adds Multipurpose Event Center to Palmer Fairgrounds
Construction of a new 8,300-square-foot multipurpose event center is scheduled to be complete by the August 15 start of the Alaska State Fair.
Downtown Palmer Sundries Shop Closing
Created from a desire to be surrounded by beautiful and tasty things, NonEssentials in Palmer is closing after more than twenty years.
Palmer Slaughterhouse Dodges Closure with Purchase by Soldotna Rancher
Soldotna rancher Ben Adams is the new owner of the Palmer USDA-approved slaughterhouse, keeping options open for store sales of Alaska meat.
Wild 2024 for Alaska State Fair; 2025 Will Be ‘Weird’
Growing attendance, new gardening records, and more concertgoers made the 2024 Alaska State Fair special. Next year gets weird with “Weird Al” Yankovic already announced for the concert lineup.
Palmer Potato Pioneers Chosen as 2024 Farm Family of the Year
Longtime Palmer-area farming family Bruce and Vickie Bush selected as the 2024 Farm Family of the Year in recognition of years of service.
Mat-Su Crisis Response Team Receives Bert Hall Award for Community Health Commitment
The Mat-Su Crisis Response Team received the Bert Hall Award from Mat-Su Health Foundation for its work improving crisis response.
A Bright Year at the 2023 Fair
Highlights of the 2023 Alaska State Fair include strong attendance, record concert ticket sales, record-setting crop entries, and a new high for money raised in the 4-H livestock auction.
Full Concert Lineup for 2023 Alaska State Fair
The Alaska State Fair completed the lineup of its AT&T Concert Series for three weekends in August and September. Comedian Nate Bargatze rounds out a slate of a dozen musical acts for just about every taste.