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City complies with legislation setting guidelines for processing building permits

Feb 13, 2025 | By:

The new law requires the city to process certain permit applications within established timeframes — but some issues can “stop the clock.”

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Bill would make it easier for corrections officers to be covered for PTSD

Feb 10, 2025 | By:

Corrections officers die by suicide at higher rates than police, yet have largely been excluded from expansions in mental health treatment for first responders.

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Krishnadasan’s agenda in Olympia includes making it easier to pass school bonds

Feb 03, 2025 | By:

New state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, wants to change the requirement for bond passage to 55%, instead of 60%.

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Emily Stone sworn in as newest member of Gig Harbor City Council

Jan 28, 2025 | By:

Stone, 31, is a senior policy advisor at the state Department of Commerce with deep roots in the Gig Harbor area.

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Park project adding mountain bike trails at McCormick Forest creates stir

Jan 28, 2025 | By:

PenMet Parks plans to improve existing multi-use paths surrounding Rotary Dog Park and McCormick Forest Park and add mountain bike trails.

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Krishnadasan, other first-year lawmakers finding their way around Olympia

Jan 23, 2025 | By: Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, Washington State Standard

The Gig Harbor Democrat, in her first year in the Senate, says she is adjusting to the whirlwind nature of serving in the Legislature.

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Supply chain delay suspends Wagner Way traffic signal project

Jan 20, 2025 | By:

The city expects to resume the Wollochet Drive-Wagner Way project when signal components and streetlight poles arrive in the spring.

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Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city

Jan 16, 2025 | By:

Lodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.

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Brenda Lykins resigns seat on Gig Harbor City Council

Jan 14, 2025 | By:

Lykins is moving outside of city limits and thus is no longer eligible to serve on the city council.

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New legislators tackle deficit in debut session

Jan 13, 2025 | By:

Adison Richards and Deb Krishnadasan joined veteran lawmaker Michelle Caldier for the annual 26th District Legislative Sendoff.

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