News from Palmer, Alaska
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will review four farm loan applications at its May 19 meeting in Palmer, with decisions affecting individual producers' ability to operate or expand.
The state transportation department is seeking public comment through July 3 on proposed safety and capacity improvements to a section of the Glenn Highway near Palmer.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking both a 632-acre land conveyance and a 12-acre lease within that parcel near Palmer, with public comment due June 10, 2026.
Alaska DOT&PF will hold a public meeting June 3 in Palmer to gather feedback on planned safety and capacity improvements to the Glenn Highway between Arctic Avenue and Palmer-Fishhook Road.
Construction work starting at 6 a.m. on April 23 caused two-hour delays for Palmer commuters during morning rush hour.
The state will hold a public meeting April 30 in Nenana to discuss updates on the Nenana-Totchaket Agricultural project, including road construction, power extension, and the 2026 land auction.
The Alaska Court System is seeking construction bids for expanding the Palmer Courthouse, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 6 and bids due May 25.
The Alaska Board of Agriculture and Conservation will meet April 21 in Palmer to review loan applications and conduct board business, with public attendance available in person or online.
Alaska corrections department is soliciting bids for substance abuse treatment services at two Palmer correctional facilities, with proposals due May 1.