Overnight paving begins Monday on Highway 16
Jul 11, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffCrews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.
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WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment
Jul 09, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichCovid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.
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Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention
Jul 07, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe 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.
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Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play
Jul 03, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyAt least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.
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City honors retired police chief Busey
Jun 30, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonKelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.
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State Parks flushes Cutts Island floating toilet project
Jun 23, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichThe state had hoped to open the facility off Kopachuck State Park last spring, but ran into too many obstacles.
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Public gets first look at PenMet’s new recreation center
Jun 18, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichPeople are invited to experience the new facility for free during a grand-opening celebration on Saturday.
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Lt. Tray Federici to serve as interim police chief after Busey retires
Jun 17, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffLongtime Chief Kelly Busey retires on Monday, June 23. Lt. Tray Federici will be the interim chief, the city announced.
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Kids dig new playground as city opens Doris Heritage Park
Jun 17, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichThe pickleball courts also filled up quickly after a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring Peninsula High alum and running great Doris Heritage.
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Legislature cut key public health fund by $24 million over next two years
Jun 11, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonWashington public health departments will see a slight reduction in state funding for basic services over the next two years, but the severity and local impacts of that loss on the Kitsap Peninsula remains unclear. State legislators reduced spending on Foundational Public Health Services by $24 million over the 2025-2027 budget. Those funds sustain essential
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