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.
Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties
Oct 29, 2021Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.
Longtime councilman Malich making late bid for mayor’s post
Oct 27, 2021Ken Malich, who gave in to pressure to run as a write-in candidate just two weeks before the election, says his top task would be to hire a good city administrator.
Markley stresses stability, transparency in mayoral run
Oct 27, 2021Tracie Markley was surprised that nobody stepped up to run against her for mayor of a city that’s in need of some healing.