County reaches, then scraps impact fee deal with PenMet Parks
Jan 22, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichThe interlocal agreement would have shared $472,000 with the local parks district for 2023, plus more going forward.
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Billy Sehmel sworn in, following dad’s PenMet footsteps
Jan 10, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichBilly Sehmel, who grew at the site of what’s now PenMet’s Sehmel Homestead Park, becomes a park district commissioner like father Bill Sr. before him.
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How to contact your legislators as 2024 session begins
Jan 09, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe state Legislature convened on Monday, Jan. 8, to begin a 60-day session scheduled to end March 7. Among the chief tasks lawmakers must complete in the next two months is passing a supplemental budget. Washington operates under a two-year budget cycle, approving the overall spending plan in odd-numbered years and adjusting it in even-numbered
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State legislators discuss priorities for short session
Jan 04, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichSen. Emily Randall and Reps. Michelle Caldier and Spencer Hutchins spoke during the annual legislative sendoff at TCC-Gig Harbor.
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Waterfront Alliance pitches downtown playground
Dec 27, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonEditor’s note: Before publishing this story, Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance executive director Carrianne Ekberg told Gig Harbor Now that plans for a downtown playground are “on hold.” Soundview Park is also no longer the preferred location for a downtown playground. Images previously presented with this article, which were included in information provided to the
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State grants boost Gig Harbor road projects
Dec 26, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichThe state Transportation Improvement Board awarded $1.1 million to help fund a stoplight at Wagner Way and Wollochet Drive, and is contributing $1.5 million to a shared-use path along Burnham Drive.
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Investigation criticizes Caldier’s behavior to legislative staff, colleagues
Dec 19, 2023 | By: Vince DiceAn independent investigation released this week by the chief clerk of the state House of Representatives alleged that state Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, violated the body’s policies on abusive behavior and bullying. The investigation was conducted by attorney Sheryl J. Willert of the law firm of Williams, Kastner & Gibbs. The chief clerk’s office
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City Council temporarily halts public comment via Zoom
Dec 13, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonCouncil meetings in other Pierce County towns had been subjected to racist, antisemitic, phoned-in comments.
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New law extends property tax relief to more homeowners
Dec 11, 2023 | By: Mary WilliamsSubstitute House Bill 1355 increased the income threshold in Pierce County from $45,708 to $64,000 for disabled persons and senior citizens.
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PenMet community recreation center becoming reality in 2024
Dec 05, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichConstruction has begun on the $31.6 million facility that will occupy much of PenMet’s time and money next year.
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