Four local eighth-graders playing in national all-star football game
Jan 07, 2022The All-United States Bowl Games are this weekend in San Antonio.
Derek Young reelected as Pierce County Council chair
Jan 04, 2022Derek Young was reelected by his peers as Pierce County Council chairman for 2022 at Tuesday’s regular meeting, the first of the year. This will be the final year on the Council for Young, D-Gig Harbor, who was elected in 2015 and reelected in 2019. Term limits prevent him from running again. Marty Campbell, D-East
Gig Harbor department sending more responders out on fire, medical calls
Jan 04, 2022Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One has gradually added staff over the last few years to where it can now man fire engines with three instead of two people.
City Council considering switching from 3-member committees to 7-member study sessions
Dec 31, 2021With four out of the seven council members being new, it’s believed they would be better served and serve better by meeting as a whole.
Applications being taken for vacant City Council position
Dec 30, 2021A person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.
Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding
Dec 28, 2021Money to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.
White Christmas might hinge on technicality
Dec 22, 2021By definition, a white Christmas is one in which there’s an inch of snow on the ground in the morning. Though Saturday might not qualify, there could be at least that much Christmas night and the following days.
Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion
Dec 20, 2021The Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.
FISH toy drive putting Christmas presents under trees of 600 children
Dec 16, 2021The effort, which is a drive-up affair again this year, achieves success through widespread support from the community.
Fire chief recommends bond for training center, upgrades to three stations
Dec 15, 2021A live-fire training center would be constructed, the Kimball Drive fire station rebuilt, and Artondale and Swede Hill stations remodeled for about $80 million.