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š± Why Palmerās court is getting a new judge and what it changes.
What's up Palmer! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Palmerās court is getting a new judge and what it changes.
- How long could Palmer-area students be stranded without school buses?
Also on today's calendar: West Valley Girls JV Soccer @ Colony and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and snow, temps: high: 41, low: 33.
- Sunday: Rain; mixed with snow early, with a high of 41 and low of 31 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Palmer will get a fifth superior court judge under bill sponsored by governor (tncontentexchange.com) ā Palmerās overburdened superior court is on track to gain a fifth judge, with companion bills moving quickly through the Alaska Legislature at the governorās request. If approved, the change would ease some of the stateās heaviest caseloads, improving how quickly local civil and criminal cases are heard for Palmer and Mat-Su residents. 
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ā¢ No deal in Mat-Su bus strike as negotiations stall again (matsusentinel.com) ā Families in Palmer and across Mat-Su will head into an eighth week without school bus service after contract talks between Durham School Services and Teamsters Local 959 stalled again. With no new negotiations scheduled and health-screening costs still a sticking point, about 18,000 students remain without buses and more than 200 workers are staying on the picket line. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Palmer
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Upcoming Events in
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South Anchorage Boys JV Soccer @ Palmer
Palmer High School, 1170 E Palmer Moose Dr, Palmer
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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Boys Varsity Baseball @ Kodiak High School
Kodiak High School , 722 Mill Bay Rd , Kodiak
5:00 pm -
Girls Varsity Soccer vs West Valley High School
Wasilla High School , 701 E Bogard Rd , Wasilla
5:00 pm -
Boys Varsity Soccer vs West Valley High School
Wasilla High School , 701 E Bogard Rd , Wasilla
7:00 pm -
West Valley Girls JV Soccer @ Colony
Colony High School , 9550 E Bogard Rd , Palmer
9:00 am -
Level 1 - Ladies Only Pistol Course
Point Blank Firearms and Self Defense Training , 6177 E Mountain Heather Wy , Palmer
9:00 am -
Boys JV Baseball @ Kodiak High School
Wasilla High School , 722 Mill Bay Rd , Kodiak
5:00 pm -
PHS Prom @ GPRA
Palmer High School Palmer, AK 99645
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š Events Nearby
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Girls Varsity Soccer vs West Valley High School
Wasilla High School , 701 E Bogard Rd , Wasilla
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Boys Varsity Baseball @ Kodiak High School
Wasilla High School , 722 Mill Bay Rd , Kodiak
5:00 pm -
Boys Varsity Soccer vs West Valley High School
Wasilla High School , 701 E Bogard Rd , Wasilla
7:00 pm -
PĆSTERCHILD w/Kizmet
Odd Man Rush Brewing , 10930 Mausel St , Eagle River
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen this dog off Edgerton Parks??
Ran off at about 5pm. His name is Denver, 9yr old, 3-legged pittie mix. He is microchipped! but have had no luck. (Nextdoor Hatcher's View) - Good morning-
Looking for a printing service in the Palmer or Wasilla are I can email or ftp documents to for printing. (Nextdoor Hatcher's View)
- Three Bears Alaska, Inc. posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Palmer. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Palmer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palmer here.
š Nearby News
Wasilla
- PFAS detected in groundwater near Mat-Su elementary school (alaskasnewssource.com)
- Hays and Hamey will transfer to UAA for Alaska homecoming (alaskasportsreport.com)
- What's the Endgame for Artificial Intelligence? (redstate.com)
Big Lake
- The Only State With No Medicare Advantage: Inside Alaska's Health Care Defiance (kiplinger.com)
- Anchorage School District backtracks on plan to start 2026-27 school year a week earlier (adn.com)
- Authorities seize 50,000 dried shark fins at US ports, valued at more than $1 million (azfamily.com)
Ok Palmer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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