Fireworks allowed just 14 hours in county, not at all in city
Jun 27, 2024If fire officials can’t persuade people not to give up personal fireworks altogether, they’d be obliged if lighting them was contained to the Fourth.
Madrona Links Golf Course not going anywhere
Jun 17, 2024PenMet plans to continue to operate Madrona as a golf course, but there are issues with ownership of the land that makes up part of it.
Pickleballers swarm Peninsula Gardens visioning workshop
Jun 14, 2024Pickleball fans made a big first impression on consultants putting together a master plan for the former nursery.
Terry Lee succumbs to sudden illness while visiting Greek isle
Jun 10, 2024Terry Lee served the Gig Harbor area in several capacities, including Pierce County councilman and PenMet Parks executive director. He was 77.
Fire department taking heat for rising home insurance costs
Jun 05, 2024A fire protection rating downgrade led to an extra bump in home insurance costs on south Fox Island, but it’s not just them. It’s happening everywhere.
Kopachuck closure begins Monday
May 31, 2024Washington State Parks has confirmed that Kopachuck State Park will close for construction for more than a year on Monday, June 3. There had been uncertainty after bids exceeded available funding. State Parks’ engineers estimated the base cost at $7.1 million. The state Legislature appropriated $6.6 million. Pease Construction of Lakewood submitted the lowest bid
Gig Harbor trolley running Thursdays, Saturdays again
May 29, 2024A driver shortage will continue to limit Pierce Transit trolley service, but the streetcar-looking buses will be available for the farmer’s market and weekend tourists.
Gig Harbor breaks ground on sports complex
May 24, 2024The first phase — 1B— will include pickleball and bocce ball courts, a performance stage and playground. Phase 1A, with two multipurpose fields, is on deck.
Grown-up PenMet Parks celebrating 20th anniversary
May 20, 2024The effort to build more and better parks got a huge boost when a 2002 change of state law enabled metropolitan park districts to form in unincorporated areas.
Kopachuck State Park closing for more than year on June 3
May 13, 2024A multipurpose building, welcome center, play area, amphitheater and other features will be added to turn it into a full-fledged day-use park after the campground was forced to close years ago.