City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones
Aug 25, 2025The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.
Neighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.
Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.
Police responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.
Voters in the city of Gig Harbor will decide whether to increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts and culture programs.
Federal agencies denied Gig Harbor’s third permitting attempt for the long-sought Commercial Fishing Homeport.
The Summer Art Festival continues Sunday at Sehmel Park. Here’s what you’ll see if you go.
Check out these photos from the first two weeks of Summer Sounds at Skansie, featuring Gimme Shelter and Mixed Tape.
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.