Government

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Town hall crowd skeptical of tax break for affordable housing

Jul 22, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Experts say the multi-family tax exemption is a good way to encourage affordable housing; some residents say it just shifts the tax burden.

Complicated federal permitting process again delays Commercial Fishing Homeport

Jul 21, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Federal agencies denied Gig Harbor’s third permitting attempt for the long-sought Commercial Fishing Homeport.

Business groups target Democrats after Legislature raised taxes

Jul 17, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard

Pro-business committees are spending heavily in the 26th Legislative District’s Senate race.

An artist's rendering of 38th Street after bike lanes and a sidewalk are added.

City adds Austin-Harborview roundabout to road plan; envisions possible Hunt Street overcrossing

Jul 16, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

The roundabout is tentatively slated for 2031 after while reconnecting Hunt Street over Highway 16 would come sometime after that.

Overnight paving begins Monday on Highway 16

Jul 11, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Crews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.

picture of tacoma narrows bridge toll booths

WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment

Jul 09, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

Covid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.

Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention

Jul 07, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Pierce County councilmember announced on July 3 that she is undergoing radiation therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctors caught the cancer early thanks to a mammogram.