Government

City Councilwoman Mary Barber will be sworn in as Gig Harbor’s mayor at the Nov. 25 City Council meeting. Barber replaces Tracie Markley, who resigned this week after serving as in the position for three years. Barber was appointed to the council in January 2022 to fill Markley’s seat after Markley was elected mayor. She

The city proposes a 1.9% increase in spending in 2025-26, which is significantly less than inflation.

Markley said she is is leaving to focus more on family health issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Brenda Lykins will take over until a replacement is appointed.

The trees must be cut down to comply with FAA safety standards. In other airport news, Tacoma Narrows is pursuing a new air show after a two-year absence.

Although Election Day has passed, Democrats in Washington’s 26th Legislative District are gearing up for another few weeks of quasi-campaigning as they decide who should replace state Sen. Emily Randall. Randall, D-Bremerton, won election to Congress during Tuesday’s general election. She will resign as senator representing the 26th Legislative District, which includes Gig Harbor, the

Adison Richards, a Peninsula High graduate who now lives in Bremerton, appears likely to defeat former Rep. Jesse Young for a seat in the state House.

Voters in the Gig Harbor area were eager to cast their ballots in the 2024 election. As of Monday, Nov. 4, Pierce County reported having already received ballots from 65.49% of registered voters in Gig Harbor. That’s the highest ballot return level of any city or large jurisdiction in Pierce County. The trend extends outside

The city of Gig Harbor has taken in less revenue than expected in 2024, but it has also spent less than expected.