Council signals intent to join county effort to help homeless
Jul 14, 2026Regional plan creates a coordinated response to addressing homelessness
Regional plan creates a coordinated response to addressing homelessness
The community art project would debut during Chalk the Harbor and be located at Ancich Waterfront Park.
Design and permitting work on a Cushman Trail extension remain low on the priority list, because finding funding for it could be difficult.
Six properties participated in the 2026 Gig Harbor Garden Tour. Here’s what they look like.
The partnership proposal would expand access to swimming programs and could give city residents a leg up on registering for PenMet activities.
The update increases buffer zones around wetlands and affect 380 acres of developable land.
Gig Harbor’s lobbyist said the city may need to scale back its expectations for receiving funds from the state, which faces a budget crunch that could feel like the Great Recession for municipalities.
Construction on the project, including lighting approved this week by the hearing examiner, began in mid-May, and is slated to wrap up in October.
Pierce County’s Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness (URA), is a voluntary, county-led plan to address homelessness.
The Gig Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the city critical areas ordinance on June 22.