City attempting to conserve another 5.15 acres near Donkey Creek Park
Feb 16, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe forested property might otherwise be subdivided into 18 single-family lots with a public road.
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Lawmakers considering bills to clarify when police can use force, make pursuit
Feb 14, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonA law passed last year eliminated use of force in a mental health crisis and took away an officer’s ability to forcibly detain anyone without reasonable suspicion.
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City taking applications for non-motorized boat storage at Ancich Park
Feb 08, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSpaces will be available for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for six-month stints beginning in July, though the building might open early for the first group.
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Gig Harbor seeking input on short-term rentals, help for homeless
Feb 06, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffComments about short-term rentals are due by Feb. 18. A public hearing on transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelters will be held Feb. 17.
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Harborview Drive closing in south direction for roundabout construction
Feb 04, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichThe dreaded resumption of the Harborview Drive closure for roundabout construction will begin on Feb. 28 and continue through July. The good news is the street won’t be shut down entirely as it was on Sept. 7-11 when Highway 16 crashes diverted drivers downtown and created a total standstill. Outside of those five days, the
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City offers parks plan for review, seeks candidates for commissions
Jan 31, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe public will have two chances to comment on the city’s draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; volunteers sought for board/commission slots
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Rep. Young updates city officials on session bills
Jan 28, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonRep. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, said he’s focusing on public safety issues, including fixing some of the confusion that resulted from law-enforcement legislation passed last year, especially clarifying the definition of “probable cause” or “intent.”
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City Council names Denson as mayor pro tem
Jan 26, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonU.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer reported on events in Washington, D.C., and Harbor History Museum director Stephanie Lile gave an update on the Maritime Gallery project.
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Keough returns to manage Gig Harbor parks
Jan 23, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonMatt Keough, who spent two years here as an associate planner, comes back to run the city’s parks department.
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Mary Barber appointed to City Council vacancy
Jan 18, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonMary Barber will complete the term of Tracie Markely, who resigned to become mayor. It runs through November 2023. The majority of Council members are now women, in addition to the mayor.
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