Palmer, AK Breaking News Headlines Today | Ground News

See every side of every news story

Palmer, Alaska image

News about Palmer, Alaska

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Palmer, Alaska, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 51stories have been published about Palmer, Alaska which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Palmer, Alaska News

Palmer Lake Faces Questions About Recall Special Election

Palmer, Alaska · Palmer

Palmer Lake Faces Questions About Recall Special Election

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The town of Palmer Lake has set a date for a special election to handle two recall campaigns and a potential ordinance, but the decision has provoked some criticisms.See the Story

Alaska Mechanical Builders in Palmer turns out another new modular power plant for a rural community

Palmer, Alaska · Palmer

Alaska Mechanical Builders in Palmer turns out another new modular power plant for a rural community

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A $6 million new power plant for a western Alaska village in was assembled this year in Mat-Su at the Alaska Mechanical Builders, Inc. plant in Palmer. The plant, built in a module, will be barged to Nelson Lagoon and…Read Article

Palmer intersection of progress and loss

Palmer, Alaska · Palmer

Palmer intersection of progress and loss

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The “Palmer Theater of Change” is located at the Busy Intersection of Progress and Loss—Without a doubt Palmer is making a transition right now. It isn’t just the library. There are development projects on board. There are new businesses. There…Read Article

Mat-Su wildfire sparked by old burn pile prompts firefighting response

Fire crews responded to a wildfire near Palmer early this morning after an old burn pile reignited. The fire has spread to 1.5 acres. No evacuations are in place at this time.Wildfires · Palmer Read Article

New incident off of Whirl a Way Circle near Palmer

This morning, at approximately 6:15 AM, the Palmer Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, along with the Palmer and Butte Fire Departments, responded to a new fire incident off of Whirl a Way Circle near Palmer. Initial reports indicated the fire was spotting and moving uphill, with an estimated size of 1.5 acres. While resources on scene confirmed it originated from an old burn pile that’s currently creeping and smoldering, the fire has extend…Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

Palmer swears in new police chief, officers

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Photos by J. David McChesney/FrontiersmanPalmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

David Spade coming to Alaska State Fair

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Alaska State Fair announced another act for the 2025 concert series Wednesday as comedian David Spade will be appearing at the venue at 3 p.m. on Sept. 1.Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

Berkley's Dog-Centric Coffee & Bark Announces Hazel Park Expansion

Coverage: 2 sources

Coffee & Bark, a Berkley coffee shop that serves both humans and pets, is expanding to Hazel Park.Palmer, Alaska · Palmer See the Story

Comedian David Spade set to perform at Alaska State Fair

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Spade made his name as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” before shifting to acting roles. He is scheduled to appear at the fair on Sept. 1.Palmer, Alaska · Palmer See the Story

Alaska Scottish Highlands Games was golden

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

This past Palmer weekend at the Alaska Fairgrounds was PERFECT. Absolutely everything was interesting, well planned, culturally grounded, and delightful. This annual festival is quickly becoming the Favorite of the Year. Watching the athletic competitions, dancing, and singing was rich.…Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

Additional single engine water scoopers arrive at Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226) to assist with suppression efforts

Click on map for downloadable PDF Yesterday, fire activity increased on the southwestern flank of the Nelchina Glacier Fire (#226), 4 miles south of the Eureka Roadhouse. The increase in activity required additional air resources to help with suppression efforts. Yesterday, 4 single engine water scoopers arrived in Palmer and were quickly dispatched to assist with suppression efforts on the eastern part of the fire. With the arrival of the addit…Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article