Race to unseat Caldier in 26th District’s Position 2 draws a crowd
Jul 23, 2024Michelle Caldier attempts extend 10-year reign against independent Josh Smith, Democrats Tiffiny Mitchell and Lori McPherson, and Republican Rachel Harter.
PenMet Parks celebrates installation of final recreation center beam
Jul 17, 2024Contractors and parks people performed the rite, albeit later than expected because steel delivery had been delayed.
Festival moves to Sehmel as part of arts-in-the-parks pact
Jul 03, 2024A partnership between PenMet Parks and Peninsula Art League shifts Summer Art Festival from downtown to Sehmel Homestead Park.
Fireworks allowed just 14 hours in county, not at all in city
Jun 27, 2024If fire officials can’t persuade people not to give up personal fireworks altogether, they’d be obliged if lighting them was contained to the Fourth.
Madrona Links Golf Course not going anywhere
Jun 17, 2024PenMet plans to continue to operate Madrona as a golf course, but there are issues with ownership of the land that makes up part of it.
Pickleballers swarm Peninsula Gardens visioning workshop
Jun 14, 2024Pickleball fans made a big first impression on consultants putting together a master plan for the former nursery.
Terry Lee succumbs to sudden illness while visiting Greek isle
Jun 10, 2024Terry Lee served the Gig Harbor area in several capacities, including Pierce County councilman and PenMet Parks executive director. He was 77.
Fire department taking heat for rising home insurance costs
Jun 05, 2024A fire protection rating downgrade led to an extra bump in home insurance costs on south Fox Island, but it’s not just them. It’s happening everywhere.
Kopachuck closure begins Monday
May 31, 2024Washington State Parks has confirmed that Kopachuck State Park will close for construction for more than a year on Monday, June 3. There had been uncertainty after bids exceeded available funding. State Parks’ engineers estimated the base cost at $7.1 million. The state Legislature appropriated $6.6 million. Pease Construction of Lakewood submitted the lowest bid
Gig Harbor trolley running Thursdays, Saturdays again
May 29, 2024A driver shortage will continue to limit Pierce Transit trolley service, but the streetcar-looking buses will be available for the farmer’s market and weekend tourists.