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. She can be reached at 808-741-7175 or [email protected].

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.

PenMet honors Pat Schmidt for her service to community

Jul 02, 2026

Ask Pat Schmidt to do something to make Gig Harbor a better community, and she’ll most likely say yes. That’s one reason that PenMet is honoring her with its Betty Lilienthal Award.

City Council vote clears the way for Minterbrook oyster bar in Purdy

Jul 01, 2026

Minterbrook needed increased sewer service for Laguna’s, which proved to be a hurdle. A recent city council vote could allow the project to move forward.

PenMet seeks eminent domain ruling to obtain 14-acre golf course parcel

Jun 17, 2026

PenMet Parks and ZTM Holdings LLC have been in conflict for months over the 14 acres of Madrona Links that the company owns. Now the parks district is following through on its threat to seek an eminent domain ruling.

Career change brings Gig Harbor woman full circle

Jun 11, 2026

Allyson Kemp grew up on Thistledown Farm near Rosedale. After a career as a high school teacher, she and husband Mike Roll recently bought the property from her parents to continue its farming heritage.

Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs more than a facelift

Jun 03, 2026

The 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, 2026

Milkvue 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, 2026

A 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, 2026

Five companies submitted bids for the 38th Avenue project, and work could begin as soon as July.