PenMet expanding Fox Island sandspit park
Feb 19, 2025Two purchased parcels will add 3.6 acres and 265 feet of shoreline. The board also approved final design for a shoreline restoration.
Window manufacturing baron Jim Milgard called Gig Harbor home
Feb 06, 2025Longtime Gig Harbor resident, window manufacturing titan and philanthropist James “Jim” Milgard died Friday, Jan. 31, at his home in Indian Wells, California. He was 84. Milgard’s father Maurice and older brother Gary launched Milgard Glass in a small building on South Tacoma Way in 1958. Jim joined the family business in 1961 at age
Park project adding mountain bike trails at McCormick Forest creates stir
Jan 28, 2025PenMet Parks plans to improve existing multi-use paths surrounding Rotary Dog Park and McCormick Forest Park and add mountain bike trails.
Supply chain delay suspends Wagner Way traffic signal project
Jan 20, 2025The city expects to resume the Wollochet Drive-Wagner Way project when signal components and streetlight poles arrive in the spring.
New legislators tackle deficit in debut session
Jan 13, 2025Adison Richards and Deb Krishnadasan joined veteran lawmaker Michelle Caldier for the annual 26th District Legislative Sendoff.
Kilmer closing the book on political career
Dec 26, 2024After eight years in the state Legislature and 12 in Congress, Derek Kilmer will shift careers to the Rockefeller Foundation’s philanthropic work.
Parks projects off the ground but long way to go
Dec 04, 2024PenMet Parks’ DeMolay Sandspit and Peninsula Gardens projects face months if not years of design and permitting before construction can begin.
Markley steps down as Gig Harbor mayor
Nov 18, 2024Markley said she is is leaving to focus more on family health issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Brenda Lykins will take over until a replacement is appointed.
Tacoma Narrows losing trees, possibly gaining air show
Nov 14, 2024The trees must be cut down to comply with FAA safety standards. In other airport news, Tacoma Narrows is pursuing a new air show after a two-year absence.
PenMet Parks board approves condemnation of missing golf course parcel
Nov 06, 2024The parks district says its only option to ensure Madrona Links remains an 18-hole public course is to acquire a 14.3-acre privately owned parcel through eminent domain.