Three of Peninsula’s new elementary buildings recognized as ‘green’ schools
Feb 04, 2022 | By: Christina T HenryEvergreen, Pioneer and Swift Water elementary schools were built with funds from the 2019 bond.
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Gig Harborites love the natural surroundings in which they live, and Gig Harbor Now staff members keep them apprised of opportunities to enjoy and preserve their forests, waters and creatures.
New land conservation fund targets pockets in and around Gig Harbor
Jan 18, 2022 | By: Ted KenneyGig Harbor Land Conservation Fund will have matching funds available for other groups to quickly acquire grants. A condition of its contribution is that the public have access to the properties.
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State Parks gathers public thoughts on Kopachuck renovation, right-of-way
Jan 12, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichPeople presented about a dozen comments and questions during a 20-minute virtual meeting on Tuesday night.
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Photo Gallery: Readers submit their high-water pictures
Jan 08, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichReaders sent in pictures of the abnormally high tides of the past couple days.
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State Parks seeking input about Kopachuck road right-of-way transfer to county
Jan 08, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichPierce County officials believe that an upcoming Kopachuck Park renovation will generate more traffic on their roads.
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White Christmas might hinge on technicality
Dec 22, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichBy definition, a white Christmas is one in which there’s an inch of snow on the ground in the morning. Though Saturday might not qualify, there could be at least that much Christmas night and the following days.
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Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion
Dec 20, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.
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City attempting to buy 23 acres of parkland off of Burnham Drive
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe forest with Donkey/North Creek running through would be kept in its current state.
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Don’t FOG up the holidays
Nov 22, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWastewater treatment plant operators say fat, oil and grease go in the garbage, not down the drain.
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Proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm upsets neighbors
Oct 22, 2021 | By: Ted KenneyConverting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.
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