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

Palmer, Alaska · Palmer

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

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

Comedian David Spade set to perform at Alaska State Fair

Palmer, Alaska · Palmer

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.See the Story

David Spade coming to Alaska State Fair

Palmer, Alaska · Palmer

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.Read Article

Alaska Scottish Highlands Games was golden

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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

Passings: Thomas Porter of Palmer -- Vietnam veteran, retired Juneau assistant police chief

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Thomas G. Porter of Palmer, born in Falfurrias, Texas on Sept. 29, 1946 to Thomas G. Porter, Sr. and Laverne Elizabeth Otto Porter, entered Glory on June 20, 2025. Tom and Carolyn McPhee married in 1980; they have one daughter, Jennifer Noelle Bailey, of Wasilla. Tom grew up in Falfurrias, Texas and graduated from […] The post Passings: Thomas Porter of Palmer — Vietnam veteran, retired Juneau assistant police chief appeared first on Must Read…Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

New coffee shop opens in Palmer

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Palmer’s newest coffee shop, Wild Spruce Coffee, celebrated its grand opening last Tuesday. From start to finish, owners Erik and Hope Gerasimyuk opened their business in only three and a half weeks.Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

Midnight Sun in Palmer

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Summer Solstice was this past weekend. Mid night Sun Celebrations are handled uniquely in Alaska. Somewhere there are overnight festivals and parties. Great music and various bands are abundant along with the extra energy and endless light.Music · Palmer Read Article

Meet Hatcher, The Orphaned Moose Calf Rescued In Alaska

Hikers found an orphan baby moose only a few days old. He now lives at Williams Reindeer Farm where staff and visitors can watch him grow.Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

Mat-Su Assembly expands residents' role in major utility projects

What you need to know:New utility construction rules approved by the Mat-Su Borough Assembly mandate greater public involvement and a new appeals process in planning high-voltage power line and pipeline projects.The changes add a borough permitting process and new standards for public meetings and feedback. The update also shifts the appeals process to the oversight of a borough board rather than utility company officials.Officials said the chan…Palmer, Alaska · Palmer Read Article

Beneficial insects can help control garden pests - Alaska Native News

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Not all insects are garden pests. In a free statewide webinar, learn which insects are natural enemies of pest bugs and therefore good friends for gardeners to cultivate. Joey Slowik, integrated pest management technician at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Palmer, will discuss potential insect friends, what they want and […] The post Beneficial insects can help control garden pests appeared first on Alaska Nat…Palmer, Alaska · Palmer See the Story