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Debate among 26th District House candidates notable for its civility

Sep 08, 2022 | By:

In a political era often characterized by name-calling and personal attacks, the debate between 26th Legislative District candidates of opposite parties Thursday morning was notable for its collegiality.  Republican Spencer Hutchins and Democrat Adison Richards debated during the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Public Affairs Forum. Nobody called anybody else a fascist or demanded that

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State, county both plan culvert removal to clear way for Purdy Creek fish

Sep 08, 2022 | By:

The state has begun work to remove three fish passage barriers on Purdy Creek and Pierce County is planning to replace two others.

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‘Our Fisherman, Our Guardian’ statue to be unveiled Sept. 15

Sep 02, 2022 | By:

A 14-foot statue honoring the area’s original inhabitants will be unveiled in a ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The city of Gig Harbor announced the unveiling and blessing ceremony late on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 2. The statue itself — called “Our Fisherman, Our Guardian” — was installed at Austin Park

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Eddon Boatyard house will soon be open to public again

Aug 22, 2022 | By:

The brick house at Eddon Boatyard is one step closer to being open to the public. The Gig Harbor City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Gig Harbor BoatShop for management of the site at a special meeting on Aug. 18. The city bought the house and boatyard on Harborview Drive in 2004. They are

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New turf field ready for use at Sehmel Homestead Park

Aug 15, 2022 | By:

The new turf soccer field at Sehmel Homestead Park will be dedicated in a ceremony Friday afternoon.  But the $948,000 surface already has hosted its first major event. The Harbor Soccer Club’s Tyee Cup, which included 150 youth teams, was contested in part on Sehmel’s new carpet.  Installation was mostly complete last week, ahead of

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Some uneasy about changes to city advisory board procedures

Aug 12, 2022 | By:

Changes to procedures for the city of Gig Harbor’s advisory boards and commissions are drawing criticism from a city council member and some volunteers who serve on those advisory panels.  The changes involve how members of the advisory boards are selected and how they communicate with one another and with the city council. Previously, a

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Carving honoring area’s original inhabitants installed

Aug 11, 2022 | By:

Interrupted briefly by thunder and lightning, Gig Harbor’s newest artwork was installed Wednesday at the water’s edge in Austin Park at txʷaalqəł Estuary. The carved cedar figure, called “Our Fisherman, Our Guardian,” depicts a Native American holding a large salmon, flanked by a canoe on each side. It stands 15-feet tall and looks out over

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Crime report: Thefts up significantly in Gig Harbor

Aug 11, 2022 | By:

Police Chief Kelly Busey told the Gig Harbor City Council on Monday that theft is Gig Harbor’s biggest criminal issue. The city’s top law enforcement officer presented his 2021 crime report at Monday’s meeting. He said retail theft was up about 11% in 2021, and vehicle theft rose a whopping 70%. Drugs are also a

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As wildfire season flares up, here’s how to evaluate your home’s risk

Aug 09, 2022 | By:

Our wet spring brought a welcome reprieve from wildfires and smoke that have plagued Western Washington in recent years. But summer isn’t over by a long shot, and wildfire season is just getting started. Several fires that started last week in Eastern Washington — one a brush fire that led to the evacuation of a

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Gig Harbor Fire bond passing with over 66 percent of vote

Aug 02, 2022 | By:

Voters approved Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One’s $80 million bond request in Tuesday’s primary election, according to preliminary results posted by the Pierce County Auditor’s Office. In other local races: Paula Lonergan is leading among four Republicans hoping to square off against Democrat Robyn Denson for the Pierce County Council District 7 seat. Emily

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