Lodging tax dollars recycled into more tourists
Nov 29, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOf lodging taxes, $125,000 goes to visitor-drawing events and $375,000 contributes to operating the city’s Tourism and Marketing Department.
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Local cidery, winery offering expanded drink choices
Nov 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWine lovers and cider-sippers, take heart. Options for locally produced libations have expanded in recent months. Locust Cider opened in June at the site formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, next to the Inn at Gig Harbor. Two Loons Winery has been maturing in an east-side garage for several years. Owned by now-Gig Harbor residents Jason
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Allen appointed as Gig Harbor Municipal Court judge
Nov 26, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, infractions and parking violations that occur within the city limits.
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City Council passes $118.2 million budget for next year
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAlso at Monday’s meeting, the Council heard that 416 curbs need to be made ADA-compliant at a rate of 17 per year and $15,000 per ramp.
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Artondale is fourth new elementary building to open since January
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryUpbeat music sounded from a speaker outside the new Artondale Elementary School on Monday. A steady stream of cars pulled up in front of the recently completed, two-story building. Staff opened the passenger doors for kids who emerged like rock stars. “Welcome to the first day at your new school!” they were greeted. Some of
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City attempting to buy 23 acres of parkland off of Burnham Drive
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe forest with Donkey/North Creek running through would be kept in its current state.
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Don’t FOG up the holidays
Nov 22, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWastewater treatment plant operators say fat, oil and grease go in the garbage, not down the drain.
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Fire destroys house off of Rosedale Street
Nov 22, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThree residents were able to escape, though one was taken to the hospital with injuries and the home is not habitable.
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Police department overcomes hurdles to employing body cameras
Nov 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIt took three years to solve a variety of problems, but now if something happens, cameras can tell the true story.
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No class schedule disruptions, but Peninsula teachers ‘overwhelmed’ from filling gaps
Nov 20, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry“People say they were ‘December tired’ in October.” — Carol Rivera, president Peninsula Education Association
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