City attempting to conserve another 5.15 acres near Donkey Creek Park
Feb 16, 2022The forested property might otherwise be subdivided into 18 single-family lots with a public road.
Lawmakers considering bills to clarify when police can use force, make pursuit
Feb 14, 2022A law passed last year eliminated use of force in a mental health crisis and took away an officer’s ability to forcibly detain anyone without reasonable suspicion.
City taking applications for non-motorized boat storage at Ancich Park
Feb 08, 2022Spaces will be available for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for six-month stints beginning in July, though the building might open early for the first group.
Art shows accepting applications; arts commission offering grants
Feb 06, 2022The Summer Art Festival, Open Juried Show and Open Studio Tour all are preparing for events while the Arts Commission has Creative Endeavor grants to give.
Rep. Young updates city officials on session bills
Jan 28, 2022Rep. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, said he’s focusing on public safety issues, including fixing some of the confusion that resulted from law-enforcement legislation passed last year, especially clarifying the definition of “probable cause” or “intent.”
City Council names Denson as mayor pro tem
Jan 26, 2022U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer reported on events in Washington, D.C., and Harbor History Museum director Stephanie Lile gave an update on the Maritime Gallery project.
Keough returns to manage Gig Harbor parks
Jan 23, 2022Matt Keough, who spent two years here as an associate planner, comes back to run the city’s parks department.
Mary Barber appointed to City Council vacancy
Jan 18, 2022Mary Barber will complete the term of Tracie Markely, who resigned to become mayor. It runs through November 2023. The majority of Council members are now women, in addition to the mayor.
City seeking bids for sports complex design; construction could begin by end of year
Jan 17, 2022Gig Harbor is requesting $2 million from the state capital budget this session, but local legislators aren’t optimistic they can get it.
City Council hears group’s plea for public aquatic center
Jan 12, 2022Sarah Stancikas and Heather Maher, co-founders of Swim Safe Gig Harbor, presented their vision for a public aquatic center to the Gig Harbor City Council during its meeting Monday. “Swimming is an essential life skill,” Maher told the Council. “Currently there is no public swimming pool in Gig Harbor. Swimming lessons are incredibly hard to