Carolyn Bick

City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones

Aug 25, 2025

The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.

Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding

Aug 21, 2025

Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.

Neighbors battle expansion of Kensington Gardens, a luxury elder care campus

Aug 18, 2025

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.

Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter

Aug 18, 2025

Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.

Gig Harbor sees overall decrease in crime in 2024, increase in some serious crimes, calls for service

Aug 12, 2025

Police responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.

City council sends Cultural Access sales tax to voters

Jul 29, 2025

Voters in the city of Gig Harbor will decide whether to increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts and culture programs.

Complicated federal permitting process again delays Commercial Fishing Homeport

Jul 21, 2025

Federal agencies denied Gig Harbor’s third permitting attempt for the long-sought Commercial Fishing Homeport.

PAL’s 39th annual Summer Festival greets attendees with art, music and interactive engagement

Jul 20, 2025

The Summer Art Festival continues Sunday at Sehmel Park. Here’s what you’ll see if you go.

Summer Sounds brings eight weeks of free music and fun to Skansie Brothers Park

Jul 16, 2025

Check out these photos from the first two weeks of Summer Sounds at Skansie, featuring Gimme Shelter and Mixed Tape.

Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention

Jul 07, 2025

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.