Carolyn Bick

Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?

Apr 09, 2026

You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.

Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants

Mar 31, 2026

The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.

Bunnies are really cute — and really not Easter gifts

Mar 30, 2026

Just before its annual Spring Thing — meant to educate the public about not treating rabbits as Easter gifts — Rabbit Haven found itself with 11 new bunnies.

Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show abloom in a sea of fabric

Mar 23, 2026

Quilts Ahoy, the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show, was last weekend. Check out these photos of the beautiful works of art.

City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek

Mar 19, 2026

Locks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.

City shortens hours at its Civic Center by 30 minutes to improve staff morale

Mar 11, 2026

The city’s Civic Center will close at 4:30 p.m. instead of 5, a move staff members framed as an effort to improve wellness and employee retention.

State board investigating seven cases involving Sheriff Keith Swank

Mar 09, 2026

Swank called the cases before the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission a ‘complete witch hunt.’

City considers joining organization to support its military families

Mar 04, 2026

The city council heard a presentation from South Sound Military and Communities Partnerships, an organization that builds relationships between Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma and local jurisdictions.

Pierce County Council approves public safety sales tax after hours of discussion

Mar 04, 2026

The 0.1% sales tax levy will go into effect on July 1, with proceeds going toward the sheriff’s office, jail and other public safety purposes.

Parks Commission recommends city consider installing wind phone

Feb 24, 2026

A wind phone is a disconnected telephone in a natural setting that grieving people can use to privately express their feelings or speak with loved ones who have died.