Happy to be alive, Meissner family recovering from devastating house fire
Apr 22, 2025A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Uwe, Gunda and Mark Meissner cope until they can rebuild on the Artondale site.
Master plan pursuing a more connected Crescent Creek Park
Apr 10, 2025Few new amenities are planned, but some might be moved around and there will be smoother flow among them.
Four options emerge for Fox Island bridge replacement
Apr 09, 2025All three Fox Island Bridge alternatives presented Tuesday would require taking five to 10 properties at a cost of $9-12 million and feature a roundabout at the Warren Drive end. The cheapest option would cost at least $209 million.
New Kimball fire station making way through approval process
Apr 08, 2025Fire Chief Dennis Doan has been frustrated by a slow design review and streetlight and parking requirements.
Pierce County receives grant to map eelgrass
Apr 07, 2025The $500,000 award enables the county to monitor sensitive eelgrass habitat that serves as an indicator of nearshore health.
Open house next week on Fox Island Bridge study
Mar 31, 2025Pierce County has scheduled a second open house on the type, size and location study for a new Fox Island bridge. The event will be April 8 at Fox Island United Church of Christ, 726 6th Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. with an opportunity to preview information and talk to the project team. A
Gig Harbor police chief Busey announces retirement
Mar 27, 2025Gig Harbor Police Chief Kelly Busey will retire on June 23, the city announced Thursday, March 27. Busey, 60, joined the force as an entry-level officer in 1991 and worked his way up to chief in 2014. “The city has treated me very fairly, graciously,” Busey said Thursday morning. “I had a series of opportunities.”
Many receiving ‘smishing’ scam messages for alleged unpaid tolls
Mar 19, 2025The text messages imitate tolling agencies and attempt to acquire people’s credit card or banking information.
Reassessment improves Fox Island fire rating
Mar 10, 2025Homeowners insurance costs could be reduced now that a newly remodeled Station 53 will be staffed on most days.
Purdy Creek culvert projects completed to salmon’s liking
Mar 06, 2025Bridges replaced state culverts under Highway 16 and the Highway 302 spur, though a couple county culverts still partially block fish.