Russell Family Foundation announces new class of Jane’s Fellowship Program
Jan 22, 2026The Jane’s Fellowship Program brings together leaders who are working to address a “wide range of community challenges.”
DeMolay Sandspit open again, but another closure is coming this summer
Jan 22, 2026After removing a seawall and two recently acquired buildings, an even more extensive project is planned for Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park this year.
Legislators see a threat in Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s committee testimony
Jan 19, 2026Three legislators, including a former Snohomish County sheriff, say Swank tried to intimidate lawmakers while testifying about proposed legislation on masks, sheriff qualifications and more.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The Gig Harbor brickyard
Jan 12, 2026Albert Jonsoni and Luigi Gasloli came to America from South Africa (with a few stops along the way) in the early 20th century and later founded a brickyard in Gig Harbor.
Vehicle crashes into building at Uptown
Jan 06, 2026Several people sustained injuries when a vehicle crashed into a business at the Uptown Shopping Center Tuesday afternoon.
Day Tripper | MOHAI and some old friends
Dec 30, 2025This month’s Day Trip features Seattle’s struggling Pacific Place, a downsized Parade of Gingerbread Houses and MOHAI on South Lake Union.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The big tree the Meyers did fall
Dec 29, 2025The story of how a group of friends cut down a very big tree in 1982, in annoying rhyming verse.
Governor supports ‘millionaires tax’ to raise $3 billion per year
Dec 23, 2025Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday endorsed a 9.9% “millionaires tax” on adjusted annual gross income over $1 million.
Ferguson proposes $3 billion plan to preserve bridges and roads, build new ferries
Dec 22, 2025The governor would raise the money with the sale of bonds backed by proceeds from a slew of new and increased taxes and fees lawmakers approved this year.
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