Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Longtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.
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Roger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.
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Incumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.
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About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.
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The victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.
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Several actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.
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Though Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.
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Taylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.
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In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.
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The Swim Safe Gig Harbor group believes there’s a great need for a swimming facility in the Gig Harbor area, and is proposing PenMet’s Peninsula Gardens property as a site.
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