Rotary transforming Wollochet onramp area from field to forest
Feb 02, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichClub members and helpers will plant trees and shrubs Saturday in a 3-acre field circled by the Wollochet Drive onramp to westbound Highway 16.
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Council approves repayment plan for delinquent water and sewer customers
Jan 25, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGig Harbor residents who are behind on their water or sewer bills now have options for paying the overdue bills and interest penalties. The Gig Harbor City Council approved a Deferred COVID-19 Payment Program at a meeting Monday, Jan. 23. The city suspended collection of delinquent bills and interest charges in March 2020, at the
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Former mayor Chuck Hunter left highly visible legacy on city
Jan 23, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonChuck Hunter’s legacy from his tenure as mayor of Gig Harbor is visible just about everywhere one looks in the city. His term in office, from 2006 to 2014, saw the opening of St. Anthony Hospital (2009), the Tom Taylor Family YMCA (2007), and the Uptown Gig Harbor shopping complex (2008). The city acquired the
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Julie Martin settles in to her post on city council
Jan 19, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonJulie Martin, newly appointed to the Gig Harbor City Council, isn’t fazed by having to dive into big issues her first day on the job. She has an extensive background — more than 35 years — much of it in the public sector. Martin was appointed to the council to fill the seat vacated when
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Penrose Point State Park closed until mid-May
Jan 18, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichThe popular destination 21 miles from Gig Harbor is getting a new sewage system.
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Council appoints Julie Martin to vacant position
Jan 12, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor City Council on Monday appointed Julie Martin to a vacant council position. Martin retired late last year from the Washington state Department of Corrections, where her recent positions included deputy secretary and chief of staff. Before that, she was sales director for Northstar Lottery in Chicago and deputy director of the Washington
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Caldier no longer caucusing with state Republicans
Jan 11, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichState Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, has left the Republican caucus over issues with leadership, but hopes to resolve them and return to the party.
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2023 legislative session begins; here’s how to contact your legislators
Jan 10, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe 2023 session of the Washington state Legislature opened on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Lawmakers are expected to pass operating, transportation and capital budgets during the 105-day session, scheduled to last until April 23. The city of Gig Harbor’s agenda for the session includes funding for its sports complex, three traffic congestion projects, a climate
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Gig Harbor asks Legislature for help with sports complex, road projects
Jan 05, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichThe road and sports complex requests haven’t changed much in recent years. New this session is funding for a study on possible flooding and actions to mitigate it.
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Derek Young leaving office with legacy of wonkish-ness, bipartisanship
Dec 22, 2022 | By: Vince DiceDerek Young’s first campaign for public office, as a 21-year-old Gig Harbor City Council candidate in 1997, came right down to the wire. Taking what he thought was a sabbatical from his studies at the University of Washington, Young challenged incumbent councilwoman Marilyn Owel. He won by three votes. Young’s parents, George and Cathy Young,
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