City may explore putting stormwater park at property it owns on Soundview Drive
Jan 15, 2026Grant funds would cover a feasibility study for the stormwater park, which would manage stormwater runoff and provide recreational opportunities.
Hearing examiner denies Kensington Gardens expansion
Jan 13, 2026The decision puts up a roadblock on plans for six new buildings on the property in rural Gig Harbor. Kensington Gardens appealed it.
Outgoing councilmember Woock plans to ‘unplug’ from city politics for a while
Dec 29, 2025After two terms on the council, Jeni Woock hopes to focus on her artistic ventures after leaving office.
County Council plans to meet Sheriff’s Department staffing request once union negotiations wrap up
Dec 10, 2025The council did not fund any new deputy positions, but it plans to once the county and the deputies guild agree on a new contract.
City staff recommends pausing Masonic Lodge plans
Nov 25, 2025The Gig Harbor Parks Department recommends setting aside the Masonic Lodge question for now but continuing with other aspects of a Crescent Creek Park redesign.
PAL’s National Fine Art Show takes flight at new location
Nov 18, 2025Formerly known as the Open Juried Show, PAL’s fall showcase is now at the Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum.
City Council approves water, sewer and stormwater rate increases to begin on March 1
Nov 13, 2025Gig Harborites can expect to see changes in their utility bills starting next year after the Gig Harbor City Council approved a rate increase at its Nov. 10 meeting. Councilmember Emily Stone cast the sole “no” vote. The city has deliberated increasing rates for all three utilities — water, sewer, and stormwater — since July. The
Historic Preservation Commission wants city to tap the brakes on Masonic Lodge
Nov 12, 2025The Gig Harbor Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted on Nov. 10 to recommend that the city hold off on demolishing the former Masonic Lodge. The commission also suggested contracting with a surveyor for an historic structures report before the city makes any decisions. The commission voted to support preserving the lodge in some form as
North Creek culvert replacement on hold for now
Nov 10, 2025The city wants to replace a box culvert that carries North Creek under Harborview Drive, but first it has to resolve the matter of salmon incubators there.
The ‘Jonny Appleseeds’ of Manila clams and Pacific oysters
Nov 05, 2025A Fish and Wildlife biologist discussed shellfish management efforts last week during the KGI Watershed Council’s annual State of the Watershed meeting.