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Phase 2/3 sports center layouts whittled to two similar plans

Oct 30, 2023 | By:

The two Phase 3 soccer fields could be on the same level or at different elevations. If at on height, a high school-sized baseball diamond could be overlaid on them.

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City Council agrees to let Harbor History Museum study future of old Masonic Lodge

Oct 25, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Harbor History Museum regarding the historic Masonic Lodge near Crescent Creek Park. The agreement approved Monday, Oct. 23, calls for the museum to conduct surveys about possible use of the building as an events center. The museum also will provide basic plans, cost estimates

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Gig Harbor City Council candidates explain positions on key city issues

Oct 19, 2023 | By:

Three city council positions are up for grabs in the Nov. 7 election. Four candidates are vying for the seats: Incumbent Mary Barber and challenger Ed Nadler square off for position 4, while incumbent Le Rodenberg and parks commission member Ben Coronado run unopposed. Ballots are due to be mailed to registered voters on Friday,

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Don’t expect to see ramp meters on eastbound Highway 16 used very often

Oct 16, 2023 | By:

Ramp meters on Gig Harbor-area onramps to eastbound Highway 16 are active as of Monday, Oct. 16. But you probably won’t see them used very often, unless something bad happens. The Washington State Department of Transportation announced on Oct. 2 that the new meters would be re-activated. They were used during construction of the second

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PenMet Parks considering non-resident surcharge

Oct 12, 2023 | By:

Participants living outside district boundaries would pay 20% more and have to wait a week to register.

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Gig Harbor City Council approves climate, forest plans

Oct 12, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council unanimously approved a Climate Action Plan and an Urban Forest Management Plan on Monday, Oct. 9. Council members also approved a resolution declaring an emergency at the entrance to Gig Harbor High School due to a malfunctioning traffic signal. This allows the city to spend $70,000 for urgent repairs. Discussion

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Streetlight bulb failures leave part of Gig Harbor in the dark

Oct 09, 2023 | By:

In 2017, the city of Gig Harbor installed LED bulbs in each of its 1,200 streetlights, replacing old metal halide bulbs. The upgrade cost about $300 per bulb. The change reduced energy consumption and saved the city money on its power bills. It also reduced the amount of time the public works staff spent replacing

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Gig Harbor City Council to discuss climate plan, trees and Masonic Lodge

Oct 06, 2023 | By:

Two tree-related issues are up for discussion at the next Gig Harbor City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 9: The council will consider adopting an Urban Forestry Management Plan and a Climate Action Plan. The council reviewed both plans at a Sept. 21 study session and will take public comment on them Monday. Forestry plan

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Nielson, Sehmel campaigning for PenMet Parks board position

Oct 05, 2023 | By:

One will fill the seat left vacant by Amanda Babich, who isn’t running for re-election. Sehmel topped Neilson in the primary, 49.5%-32.3%.

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Voters to weigh pocketbooks, performance in PenMet taxing measure

Sep 29, 2023 | By:

Editor’s note: This story has been updated since it was first posted. It now includes additional responses from PenMet to statements made by opponents of the lid lift, specifically about overtime costs associated with the end of the parks host program. It also clarifies that the state Auditor’s Office issued a “finding” in a PenMet

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