A full house packed a Gig Harbor City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, for a hearing on proposed new regulations on short term rentals. About three dozen people spoke in person or via Zoom regarding the proposed regulations. Most opposed allowing short-term rentals, especially in residential neighborhoods. No current regulations The current city code
The Gig Harbor Dragons dragon boat team is looking for new members for 2023. Registration is open through Feb. 28. The Dragons are organized through PenMet Parks. They practice several times a week in Gig Harbor bay, depending on the weather. They paddle for fun, and also participate in races and other events. It’s a
Music is in the air all around Gig Harbor this week. Music students from throughout the Peninsula School District will perform at the District Jazz Festival at Peninsula High School starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. The festival features jazz ensembles from Gig Harbor and Peninsula High Schools, plus bands from all four middle
One of Gig Harbor’s secret musical treasures performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Peninsula High School auditorium. Peninsula Youth Orchestra is the Gig Harbor area’s only performance group for stringed instruments. It offers four orchestras, based on age and skill levels. All four PYO ensembles, with more than 60 kids ranging in
The Harbor History Museum’s special exhibit, “Tinted Light: Edward Curtis’ Picture Opera,” is nearing the end of its run. The show features hand-tinted slides created by renowned Seattle-based photographer Edward Curtis, best known for his portraits of Native Americans. The slides are some of the only color versions of his iconic black-and-white images. The images
As part of its 60th anniversary celebration in 2022, Taco Time Northwest produced half a dozen of TV spots with distinctly Northwest vibes. Each commercial depicts a little slice-of-life moment in the daily activities of a typical Pacific Northwesterner, and shows how Taco Time fits in. Including, as many sharp-eyed viewers no doubt noticed, Gig
Gig Harbor residents who are behind on their water or sewer bills now have options for paying the overdue bills and interest penalties. The Gig Harbor City Council approved a Deferred COVID-19 Payment Program at a meeting Monday, Jan. 23. The city suspended collection of delinquent bills and interest charges in March 2020, at the
Entry deadlines are near for two chances for local young people to display their talents. The entry deadline for the Gig Harbor Has Talent showcase is Feb. 3. The event, a fundraiser for local charities, is scheduled for March 25. Any Gig Harbor-area student in kindergarten through eighth grades can enter. Applicants must include a
Chuck Hunter’s legacy from his tenure as mayor of Gig Harbor is visible just about everywhere one looks in the city. His term in office, from 2006 to 2014, saw the opening of St. Anthony Hospital (2009), the Tom Taylor Family YMCA (2007), and the Uptown Gig Harbor shopping complex (2008). The city acquired the
Julie Martin, newly appointed to the Gig Harbor City Council, isn’t fazed by having to dive into big issues her first day on the job. She has an extensive background — more than 35 years — much of it in the public sector. Martin was appointed to the council to fill the seat vacated when
