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.

Will safety enhancements this summer tame traffic at risky intersection north of Gig Harbor?

May 28, 2026

WSDOT plans to eliminate a southbound lane and reduce the speed limit near Purdy Drive’s intersection with Goodnough and Burnham drives.

Peninsula Light eyes Bujacich Road for minor expansion, and maybe bigger things down the road

May 26, 2026

PenLight wants to build a temporary storage yard on a portion of its 17 acres on Bujacich Road. Could the same property host its new headquarters some day?

Study recommends metering on west side of Canterwood roundabout if apartment projects proceed

Apr 29, 2026

The Gig Harbor City Council will hear about the study during a meeting on Thursday, April 30.

Could new developments crash Canterwood Boulevard’s roundabout?

Apr 20, 2026

The city of Gig Harbor commissioned a traffic study seeking information and solutions to a potential looming problem at the Canterwood roundabout.

Rush, Pierce County spar over Trailside’s Canterwood Boulevard improvements

Mar 26, 2026

The county wants the Trailside developer to add sidewalks and other improvements on Canterwood. Rush says that’s not its job.

Peninsula Light ousts elected board member who served 26 years

Mar 21, 2026

Peninsula Light Company directors voted Thursday to remove long-time board member Paul Alvestad. The member-owned cooperative utility company said in a news release that Alvestad violated confidentiality and “created a hostile environment for PenLight staff and fellow Board members.” “The Board based its unanimous decision on the results of an independent investigation conducted by Miller

Heron’s Key expands as ‘Silver Tsunami’ spurs sales of units that haven’t been built yet

Mar 10, 2026

Phase 2 of Heron’s Key will add create 54 new independent living units, a swimming pool and other amenities at the Gig Harbor North campus.

Q&A provides details on cost, possible roundabout and more in Fox Island Bridge replacement

Feb 19, 2026

A Pierce County engineer clarifies that a roundabout isn’t the only option for the intersection of Warren Drive and Fox Island Bridge Road, but also explains why it could be a good one.

Fox Island Bridge replacement details emerge in Pierce County’s newly-released study

Feb 12, 2026

The Fox Island Bridge Type, Size and Location study, released last week, clarifies length and cost for three replacement options.

The Midway aims to create hub of cuisine and community in downtown Gig Harbor

Jan 29, 2026

The Midway, opening this summer in the space formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, aims to bring a Euro vibe to the waterfront.