A class hosted by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service in Palmer will explore techniques for tapping birch trees and making syrup from the sap. Julie Cascio, an emeritus professor of Extension, will discuss how to tap birch trees, store the sap safely and make birch syrup. The sap itself is a […]
(Palmer, AK) – Wednesday, a Palmer jury returned guilty verdicts against Patrick Marrs on Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree (x2), Misconduct involving Weapons in the Third Degree, Failure to Stop at the Direction of a Peace Officer, Misconduct involving Controlled Substance in the […]
(Palmer, AK) – Thursday, Palmer Superior Court Judge Tom Jamgochian sentenced 41-year-old Eric Peterson to serve 30 years after being convicted of two consolidated counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Second Degree. Peterson will have additional suspended time and a 15-year probationary term following incarceration. Peterson will have to register as a sex […]
(Palmer, AK) – On Aug. 21, 2025, a jury in Palmer found Josiah Martin, 39, guilty of distribution of indecent material to a minor. The State’s theory at trial was that Martin had shown a video to a minor (under age 16) and the video contained bestiality and other sexual acts. A jury returned a […]