Gig Harbor Council 2: Henderson, Skansi seek open seat
Oct 15, 2021Roger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.
Gig Harbor Council 1: Woock held large margin over Wiles in primary
Oct 14, 2021Incumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.
City, Puyallup Tribe acknowledge stronger relationship
Oct 12, 2021Several actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.
Make-a-Wish delivers on Oliver’s golf cart dream
Oct 12, 2021Though Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.
Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum
Oct 07, 2021In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.
New building to open opportunities at FISH food bank
Oct 03, 2021The new facility will nearly triple the space, from 4,200 to 11,600 square feet, for shopping, storage and private meeting rooms.
City Council addresses emergency housing, halts short-term rental applications
Sep 29, 2021The City Council approved a 6-month moratorium on short-term rental applications and adopted interim zoning controls that allow emergency shelters and housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing in designated areas.
County council limits fireworks to July 4, Dec. 31 in unincorporated Pierce
Sep 23, 2021The change will occur in 2023, when the county will also be able to ban fireworks those two days in extremely dry weather.
Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs
Sep 21, 2021Story time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.
Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour
Sep 17, 2021Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.