Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs more than a facelift
Jun 03, 2026The aging westbound span needs some $12 million in repairs and maintenance — and the state cannot use bridge toll revenue to pay for it.
Milkvue closes up shop, but still produces donuts for other stores
May 20, 2026Milkvue Donuts operated for seven years in the Point Fosdick Square shopping center, but rising costs of rent and labor contributed to a decision to focus on wholesale.
Rush proposes 10 new homes off 38th Avenue
May 20, 2026A 10-home subdivision is planned for 3.5 acres off 38th Avenue, near Peninsula Baptist Church and the Harborland mobile home park.
City prepares community for 38th Avenue improvements
May 07, 2026Five companies submitted bids for the 38th Avenue project, and work could begin as soon as July.
Incumbent board members win re-election, PenLight announces
May 05, 2026Rate-paying members of the Peninsula Light Co. re-elected three incumbent board members — Marc Jorgenson, Scott Junge and Roger Spadoni — from a slate of six candidates. The utility announced election results Monday during its online annual meeting. PenLight said it received 4,119 ballots out of 32,346 ballots that it mailed. That is a 12.73%
Adaptive bicycles at PenMet Rec Center will allow everyone to enjoy the trails
Apr 27, 2026A nonprofit called Outdoors for All will provide 20 bicycles for use free of charge by people with mobility issues.
Ballots in PenLight election due Monday, April 27
Apr 26, 2026PenLight members have until the close of business on Monday, April 27, to vote in the 2026 board of directors election.
Levels of transparency vary widely for utility co-ops like PenLight
Apr 16, 2026Around the state and nationally, many member-owned utility co-operatives operate similarly to PenLight. In some cases, though, member-owners have forced more transparency.
PenLight board elections are happening now. These are the candidates
Apr 07, 2026We asked to interview all six candidates for three seats on the PenLight board of directors. Only one agreed to speak with us.
PenLight cooperative members to vote on new directors
Mar 29, 2026PenLight members will receive ballots soon for the 2026 board elections, which happen in the wake of the ouster of longtime board member Paul Alvestad.