Suzanne Roig

Suzanne Roig has been a reporter for several decades, working in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and California. She has covered the communities she lives in and business and health. When she's not working, she enjoys taking her dog, Pono, out on hikes.

Neighbors raise traffic concerns as Chick-fil-A updates plans for Gig Harbor restaurant

Sep 03, 2026

Neighbors who sent letters to the city say traffic on Olympic Drive is already bad, and a new Chic-fil-A would make it worse.

Island View Market owner hoping to find a new steward to buy the shop

Sep 02, 2026

The market on Ray Nash Drive is a popular gathering spot for people who live near Rosedale and Raft Island. It’s for sale by owner.

DeMolay Sandspit Park improvements on hold until next year

Aug 27, 2026

Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and other work will have to wait until next summer, as PenMet couldn’t get necessary permits in time.

Revised Harbor Winds plans call for 77 homes to replace forest east of Highway 16

Aug 18, 2026

The city of Gig Harbor is accepting public comment on the Harbor Winds development through Wednesday, Aug. 19.

New restaurants, markets draw crowds to downtown Gig Harbor

Aug 13, 2026

The Midway and gather Gig Harbor both recently opened near the Harborview-Pioneer intersection. Both offer a place for the community to connect.

Gig Harbor firefighters join effort in Spokane

Aug 05, 2026

Gig Harbor firefighters join effort in Spokane

Brace for delays as roadwork on 38th Avenue corridor begins

Aug 03, 2026

A months-long project to upgrade the 38th Avenue corridor and its intersection with 56th Street starts Monday, Aug. 3.

Fox Island mourns community leader Jim Braden

Jul 29, 2026

Jim Braden, who died July 9 at age 83, promoted emergency preparedness on the island and was a leader of FICRA.

Pierce County Council candidates offer views on law enforcement funding, growth and more

Jul 16, 2026

Mike Solan, Brenda Lykins and Chuck West are running for the Pierce County Council seat representing Gig Harbor. Here’s where they stand on the issues.

Warren Beach development envisions six homes on seven waterfront acres near Fox Island Bridge

Jul 15, 2026

The developer estimates that each lot in the Warren Beach development will sell for $2 million, after which buyers will select a design-build home for their site.