PenMet budget in solid shape, staff tells commissioners
Feb 04, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigRevenues came in higher and expenses lower than the park district anticipated.
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City expects to complete Homeport project by year’s end
Jan 29, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accepted an updated mitigation plan, allowing work on the long-awaited Commercial Fishing Homeport to proceed.
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City Council approves Crescent Creek Park master plan
Jan 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city of Gig Harbor will revamp its popular Crescent Creek Park, while leaving the future of the old Masonic Lodge aside for now.
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Plaque honors former mayor Chuck Hunter for work on Donkey Creek ‘daylighting’
Jan 26, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe former construction professional spearheaded efforts to get the new bridge built, removing a fish-passage barrier on Donkey Creek.
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DeMolay Sandspit open again, but another closure is coming this summer
Jan 22, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigAfter removing a seawall and two recently acquired buildings, an even more extensive project is planned for Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park this year.
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Legislators see a threat in Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s committee testimony
Jan 19, 2026 | By: Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State StandardThree legislators, including a former Snohomish County sheriff, say Swank tried to intimidate lawmakers while testifying about proposed legislation on masks, sheriff qualifications and more.
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City may explore putting stormwater park at property it owns on Soundview Drive
Jan 15, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickGrant funds would cover a feasibility study for the stormwater park, which would manage stormwater runoff and provide recreational opportunities.
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Challengers emerge for both 26th District state representatives
Jan 14, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonGig Harbor Republicans Katy Cornell and David Olson will run against freshman Democrat Adison Richards, while Democrat Renee Hernandez Greenfield challenges veteran Republican legislator Michelle Caldier Valdez.
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Hearing examiner denies Kensington Gardens expansion
Jan 13, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe decision puts up a roadblock on plans for six new buildings on the property in rural Gig Harbor. Kensington Gardens appealed it.
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Local legislators offer bleak assessment of upcoming session
Jan 08, 2026 | By: Vince DiceAt the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative send-off, local lawmakers didn’t sound optimistic about the 2026 session that starts Monday.
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