Adison Richards, Jesse Young, Michelle Caldier and Tiffiny Mitchell lead state representative races in initial primary election results released Tuesday night, Aug. 6, and the city of Gig Harbor’s sales tax proposal is passing. The top two candidates from each race advance to the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Richards, 32, received 7,404 votes (49.6%)
Pierce County and its consultants updated islanders on the process and solicited feedback on a new bridge in general and pedestrian amenities in particular.
A Peninsula Gardens park master plan progressed as consultants combined the public’s top amenities into three concepts. Next up will be a preferred alternative.
Michelle Caldier attempts extend 10-year reign against independent Josh Smith, Democrats Tiffiny Mitchell and Lori McPherson, and Republican Rachel Harter.
Contractors and parks people performed the rite, albeit later than expected because steel delivery had been delayed.
A partnership between PenMet Parks and Peninsula Art League shifts Summer Art Festival from downtown to Sehmel Homestead Park.
If 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.
PenMet 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.
Pickleball fans made a big first impression on consultants putting together a master plan for the former nursery.
Terry Lee served the Gig Harbor area in several capacities, including Pierce County councilman and PenMet Parks executive director. He was 77.
