Food banks, farmers reeling after elimination of purchasing assistance program
Aug 25, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonA federal program helped food banks buy produce from local farmers. It won’t be available next year.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | A history mystery at the Donkey Creek Bridge
Aug 25, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniThe Donkey Creek Bridge used to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. But until recently, it was hard to figure out why.
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City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones
Aug 25, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
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Teachers are happy with cell phone bans; students are more ambivalent
Aug 21, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonA cell phone study at the University of Washington, which included Peninsula School District, offers a look at how teachers, students and parents feel about bans.
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Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding
Aug 21, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickFlooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.
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Peninsula School District doesn’t endorse LifeWise Bible study program, superintendent says
Aug 20, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe district does not endorse or affiliate with LifeWise, but parents who wish their children to attend such a program can take them there during school hours.
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Krishnadasan won primary election by 1,158 votes
Aug 20, 2025 | By: Vince DiceCaldier led the primary election in early returns, but late-arriving ballots boosted Krishnadasan. Both candidates advance to the general.
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Smaller, more civil crowd greets Randall at latest town hall
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Vince DiceAbout 200 people attended the town hall at UW-Tacoma, asking questions on everything from military deployments to U.S. cities to communicating with Generation Z.
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Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.
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Letter to the Editor | Kensington Gardens pursuing a unique but proven model of housing elders
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Kelly WatsonI appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and
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