Parks projects off the ground but long way to go
Dec 04, 2024PenMet Parks’ DeMolay Sandspit and Peninsula Gardens projects face months if not years of design and permitting before construction can begin.
Markley steps down as Gig Harbor mayor
Nov 18, 2024Markley said she is is leaving to focus more on family health issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Brenda Lykins will take over until a replacement is appointed.
Tacoma Narrows losing trees, possibly gaining air show
Nov 14, 2024The trees must be cut down to comply with FAA safety standards. In other airport news, Tacoma Narrows is pursuing a new air show after a two-year absence.
PenMet Parks board approves condemnation of missing golf course parcel
Nov 06, 2024The parks district says its only option to ensure Madrona Links remains an 18-hole public course is to acquire a 14.3-acre privately owned parcel through eminent domain.
YMCA makes pitch to cap off sports field funding
Oct 28, 2024The Tom Taylor Family YMCA, having raised $5.5 million of $7 million needed to build two lighted, artificially turfed fields, seeks help reaching the finish line.
PenMet halts golf course lease, will consider eminent domain on missing parcel
Oct 22, 2024The parks district terminated its operating agreement with Tyson and will vote whether to acquire 14 acres through eminent domain. Golfers shouldn’t notice any difference.
Vision for future Peninsula Gardens park emerges
Oct 17, 2024Consultants working with the community create a master plan for the former nursery that includes all the desired amenities they could reasonably fit.
Vet Caldier, upstart Mitchell vying for 26th District seat
Oct 10, 2024Four Democrats have taken a crack at state Rep. Michelle Caldier since she edged Larry Seaquist in 2014 to capture the 26th Legislative District’s Position 2 seat. None have come close. Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, has won every general election race by double digits. Next up is Tiffiny Mitchell, who finished second to Caldier in the
Young, Richards foresee another tight 26th District clash
Oct 10, 2024Jesse Young and Adison Richards received more than 49% of the vote in separate legislative races during the 2022 election cycle. Both lost. Now they’re running against each other in what’s likely to be another tight competition for the 26th District’s Position 1 seat in the state House of Representatives. Which will get that little
2025 PenMet budgets show shift from building to operating rec center
Oct 03, 2024PenMet Parks’ proposed 2025 operating and capital budgets illustrate a transition from building the Community Recreation Center to operating it. Contractors broke ground on the $31.6 million facility in August 2023 with completion expected 13 months thereafter. Supply chain issues pushed the opening date to spring 2025. However, progress on the 58,000-square-foot indoor center helped