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Court denies prelimary injunction to Madrona Links operator

Sep 10, 2025 | By:

It’s uncertain now what golf course owner PenMet Parks’ next steps will be after it hired Troon Golf to take over on Sept. 1 and got approval to lease equipment.

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Gig Harbor Parks Commission recommends against restoring Masonic Lodge

Sep 09, 2025 | By:

At a meeting on Sept. 3, Gig Harbor Parks commissioners officially recommended demolishing the Masonic Lodge at Crescent Creek Park as part of the park’s proposed revamp. Commissioners discussed their decision at length after presenting the recommendation to Parks Department officials. “It was a long discussion with lots of details — and it actually was

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Gig Harbor City Council expresses formal support for Cultural Access tax

Sep 09, 2025 | By:

Voters inside Gig Harbor city limits will decide on the Cultural Access program, which would increase the sales tax by 0.1%, in November.

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City introduces four finalists for police chief post

Sep 04, 2025 | By:

The four finalists for the city’s police chief post are Tray Federici, James Mjor, Dan Schoonmaker and Tom Yabe.

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

Sep 04, 2025 | By:

“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.

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City to hold police chief open house Thursday

Sep 02, 2025 | By:

Members of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.

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Court puts new Madrona Links operator on hold

Sep 01, 2025 | By:

PenMet Parks sought to replace Stutsman Enterprise with Troon Golf on Sept. 1, but the court granted Stutsman a temporary restraining order.

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Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing

Aug 28, 2025 | By:

The project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.

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PenMet announces fall closure of Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park

Aug 27, 2025 | By:

The 10-week closure of the beloved DeMolay Sandspit Park on Fox Island allows removal of a bulkhead and restoration of a beach.

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PenMet adding 39 acres to McCormick Forest Park

Aug 27, 2025 | By:

The park district was awarded a second grant Tuesday, the two of which will cover the estimated $1.7 million cost.

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