Expansion joint again forces lane closures on westbound Narrows Bridge
Sep 15, 2025The right two lanes of the older bridge will close on Friday and Saturday, again for repair of an expansion joint.
State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16
Sep 02, 2025The Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.
Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing
Aug 28, 2025The project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.
Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts
Aug 18, 2025The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.
Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025Traffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement
Aug 06, 2025Pierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.
Six injured in collision that backed up Highway 16 traffic
Aug 06, 2025Traffic on eastbound Highway 16 backed up six miles following the collision.
Gig Harbor’s DeRespini qualifies for national home run derby
Jul 28, 2025The Pacific Northwest has a great history with home run derbies. Just recently, the Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh won the 2025 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby. Now, Gig Harbor’s very own Olivia DeRespini looks to make history by competing in the Little League National Home Run Derby in August. DeRespini, 12, plays for travel
Students provide their impressions of 26th District candidates
Jul 28, 2025Op-eds written by five local students who researched and interviewed Deb Krishndas and Michelle Caldier.
Vikings of the mat: Local martial arts dojo wins gold at world glima championship
Jul 20, 2025This local dojo teaches glima, a martial art with its roots in Viking culture. It’s looking to send competitors to the 2026 world competition.