Bryce Nelson appointed to Fire District 5 Board of Fire Commissioners

Published: 06/15/13 14:41:03

Deputy Pierce County prosecutor Bryce Nelson was appointed Thursday afternoon to Position No. 5 on the Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce County Fire District 5.

Airport group studies inventory, aviation forecasts

Published: 06/12/13 12:00:20

The second of five planned study sessions regarding the Tacoma Narrows Airport master plan update was held Thursday at Cottesmore of Life Care in Gig Harbor.

Tides hope full offseason calendar will benefit overall preparation

Published: 06/11/13 21:43:42

At this time last year, the Gig Harbor Tides’ football program had a new head coach, and the players were learning his system. Now that the expectations are in place, Aaron Chantler’s Tides expect to reverse last fall’s 3-7 record.

Barker, Charles form backbone for Peninsula golf team

Published: 06/11/13 21:43:39

Next year’s Class 3A state golf tournament could be a signature moment for Adam Barker and Alec Charles if they continue their steady progression.

Editorial Cartoon

Published: 06/12/13 12:07:22

Concussion concerns inspire PYF

Published: 06/12/13 12:04:48

A strong argument can be made that football, not baseball, is America's true national pastime. Public opinion surveys show that Americans call football their favorite sport by a wide margin, and TV ratings and revenues for the National Football League and college football are easily the highest of any sport. Walk into many American homes on a Sunday afternoon during the fall, and odds are that an NFL game will be on TV.

OFF THE WALL

Summer Sounds at Skansie lineup announced

Published: 06/06/13 13:16:53

The City of Gig Harbor has announced the lineup for this year’s Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series, which will be held every Tuesday from June 25 to Aug. 20 at Skansie Brothers Park in downtown Gig Harbor.

SPORTSCENE

State baseball: Meadowdale's Reece silences Peninsula's bats

Published: 05/18/13 14:09:00

The Peninsula Seahawks were on a hot streak, having won three of their four playoff games, and looked poised to reach the Class 3A state quarterfinals for the first time in seven seasons.

WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE

Random thoughts

Published: 05/08/13 16:47:15

Random thoughts on the current Gig Harbor scene and whatever else I feel like commenting on:

Second City Chamber Series’ summer concerts at Lakewold Gardens begins

Published: 06/14/13 03:10:33

There’s something unique about hearing music and seeing art surrounded by lush greenery. Musicians have been entertaining audiences and artists have painted outdoors since the ancient times. The appeal is still very much alive– especially in the Northwest, where our summer is so short and sweet.

Detours, delays coming soon to state Route 16

Published: 06/13/13 20:30:37

Drivers on eastbound state Route 16 will encounter nighttime detours and delays over the next several weeks as work crews lift 83 massive concrete girders into place on top of new support piers in Tacoma’s Nalley Valley.

SPACEWORKS TACOMA

Barefoot in “Lemolo & the Kaleidoscope Dance”

WORD ON THE STREET

Washington State Fair to host Carnival of Madness Tour featuring Shinedown, Skillet, others

Refresher on local fireworks rules

Published: 06/14/13 12:11:43

Key Peninsula Fire Department welcomes firefighter/EMT Ken Foss

Published: 06/11/13 16:35:35

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