Lodging tax dollars recycled into more tourists
Nov 29, 2021Of lodging taxes, $125,000 goes to visitor-drawing events and $375,000 contributes to operating the city’s Tourism and Marketing Department.
Local cidery, winery offering expanded drink choices
Nov 27, 2021Wine lovers and cider-sippers, take heart. Options for locally produced libations have expanded in recent months. Locust Cider opened in June at the site formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, next to the Inn at Gig Harbor. Two Loons Winery has been maturing in an east-side garage for several years. Owned by now-Gig Harbor residents Jason
City Council passes $118.2 million budget for next year
Nov 23, 2021Also at Monday’s meeting, the Council heard that 416 curbs need to be made ADA-compliant at a rate of 17 per year and $15,000 per ramp.
City attempting to buy 23 acres of parkland off of Burnham Drive
Nov 23, 2021The forest with Donkey/North Creek running through would be kept in its current state.
Don’t FOG up the holidays
Nov 22, 2021Wastewater treatment plant operators say fat, oil and grease go in the garbage, not down the drain.
Police department overcomes hurdles to employing body cameras
Nov 21, 2021It took three years to solve a variety of problems, but now if something happens, cameras can tell the true story.
Longtimers keep Gig Harbor thrift shop thriving
Nov 16, 2021Four of the volunteers have each worked at the Kimball Drive store that benefits Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital for about 40 years.
Next year’s budget among issues addressed by City Council
Nov 09, 2021The council also approved a 2022 legislative agenda that includes Highway 16 congestion relief, acquiring $2 million in state grants to build a sports complex, and funding for culvert replacements to improve fish passage.
Senior center provides food, fun, friendship
Nov 05, 2021The center, which moved from the sold Boys & Girls Club building to Peninsula Lutheran Church, is hosting the event “Indulge” to raise funds to support its programs, services and scholarships.
TCC’s Write in the Harbor event geared toward all wordsmiths
Nov 02, 2021Author Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.