County hosting open houses on Fox Island bridge replacement
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffIn particular, Pierce County wants to determine the needs and desires of pedestrians, bicyclists and boaters.
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On the Issues | 26th District 26, Position 2 state representative candidates
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTiffiny Mitchell, Michelle Caldier, Josh Smith and Rachel Harter respond to Gig Harbor Now’s questions about serving as a state representative.
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Race to unseat Caldier in 26th District’s Position 2 draws a crowd
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichMichelle Caldier attempts extend 10-year reign against independent Josh Smith, Democrats Tiffiny Mitchell and Lori McPherson, and Republican Rachel Harter.
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Trouble in paradise: Short-term rental on sandspit becomes flashpoint for controversy
Jul 19, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyFrom the watery world of the Lighthouse Beach short-term rental property, it’s easy to forget worldly cares. The site, boasting two complete houses and a boat dock, straddles the sandspit at the mouth of Gig Harbor Bay. It is adjacent to the city’s iconic lighthouse and its grassy, marine-access-only park. With ample picture windows looking
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Annual Crime in Washington report shows uptick in drug arrests
Jul 18, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonWest Sound law enforcement agencies arrested more people for drug and narcotic violations in 2023 than they have in either of the past two years, according to a new state report released this month. The 2023 Crime in Washington Report, an annual tally of arrests compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
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PenMet Parks celebrates installation of final recreation center beam
Jul 17, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichContractors and parks people performed the rite, albeit later than expected because steel delivery had been delayed.
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City council adopts three-year strategic plan
Jul 11, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor City Council adopted a three-year strategic plan for 2024 through 2026 on Monday, July 8. The plan calls for: Updating public works standards. Exploring new revenue sources, including a business and occupation tax. Completing Phase 1 of the Sports Complex and finding funding for Phases 2 and 3. Designing and building the
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A SAIF place for people struggling with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Jul 08, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonA short-term residential facility supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across Washington is expected to open near Gig Harbor in the coming months. The facility will help its clients avoid institutionalization and return to their home communities. The facility, located along Highway 302 west of Wright Bliss Road, will provide crisis care and
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Public safety sales tax revenues would primarily sustain police staffing
Jul 02, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonAfter overwhelmingly rejecting a property tax increase earlier this year, Gig Harbor voters will head to the polls again this summer to vote on a sales tax measure supporting the city’s police department and general fund budget. Revenue from the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax, which will appear on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, would
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Burnham Drive project atop city’s six-year transportation plan
Jun 27, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor City Council approved a new six-year Transportation Improvement Program during its meeting on Monday, June 24. The TIP is a list of street projects the city expects to tackle over the next six years. The city updates it every June. State and federal funding programs require local jurisdictions to have a six-year
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