Ted Kenney

Ted Kenney is a third-generation Gig Harbor Peninsula resident who grew up in Rosedale and attended Gig Harbor High School the year it opened. He has worked as a news reporter, software marketer and restaurant owner. He loves reading, especially Raymond Chandler novels and good non-fiction.

JAX Salon thinks Peninsula Shopping Center will be aces for business

Sep 11, 2025

Peninsula Shopping Center in downtown Gig Harbor continues to scoop up new tenants. The latest business announcing it will set up shop there is JAX Luxury Salon, an established self-care emporium that currently operates from the Novak Hotel building (aka the old Harbor Inn) at the foot of Pioneer Way. It’s a move that can

County erred in removing Purdy from urban growth area, state’s Growth Management Hearings Board rules

Sep 04, 2025

“In retracting Purdy from the UGA, the County failed to account for the reality that Purdy’s built environment is characterized by urban growth, not rural development,” the board ruled.

Big Nate’s Trading Cards trades up to a bigger space across Judson Street, at Peninsula Shopping Center

Jul 31, 2025

Big Nate’s move into Peninsula Shopping Center is small geographically, but a potentially huge business move for the trading card shop.

Developer of Swede Hill gas station project applies for a city-wide zoning code change to get a coffee drive-through

Jul 24, 2025

The developers hope to build a drive-through coffee shop on Sehmel Drive, but they need a zoning amendment for that part of the project.

Chick-fil-A considering new location at current site of Olympic Drive Chevron station

Jul 12, 2025

Chick-fil-A won’t confirm the location, but documents filed with the city of Gig Harbor indicate the chain has plans for Gig Harbor.

Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play

Jul 03, 2025

At least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.

PenLight CEO sued by board member, who calls for ratepayer vote on new HQ building

Jun 03, 2025

Peninsula Light board member Paul Alvestad says the organization is planning a new administration building that is “overpriced by millions.”

Donuts and Pilates: Do they spell a turnaround at Peninsula Shopping Center?

May 28, 2025

Fusion Donut Café and Club Pilates are moving in to spaces at the Peninsula Shopping Center on Judson Street.

Unclaimed dead honored at Haven of Rest ceremony had 275 unique stories; here are a few of them

May 16, 2025

The ceremony memorialized people who died in Pierce County, but whose remains went unclaimed by family members or friends.

Burley Lagoon settlement allows geoduck farm to proceed

Apr 30, 2025

Opponents of the project won concessions and promises of cooperation from Taylor Shellfish, which hopes to start planting geoducks this summer.