City ahead of pace on sales tax collections
Jun 04, 2026The city of Gig Harbor is collecting more sales tax revenue than staff projected, but the data comes with a two-month lag.
Hearing examiner verbally approves permit for Commercial Fishing Homeport
Jun 03, 2026The examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.”
City hoping to open Skansie Park splash pad this summer
May 28, 2026Some replacement parts may be difficult to obtain, however, so a reopening date is uncertain.
Harbor Arbor Art may grow beyond Grandview Forest
May 26, 2026City arts commissioners indicate they are open to expanding not only what kind of works can be part of the program, but also where they can go.
Photos | Busy first day for the Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market
May 22, 2026The Waterfront Farmers Market opened under sunny skies on Thursday, May 21.
Does Gig Harbor have a parking problem?
May 21, 2026A study presented recently to the City Council raises the specter of paid and timed parking in some areas of Gig Harbor. But staff said the city “isn’t anywhere near” needing to take that step.
Council mixed over North Creek culvert replacement project options
May 20, 2026City staff suggested proceeding with a culvert replacement, but not replacing remote site incubators for salmon. One council member said he’d rather scrap the project altogether.
Rotary Club offers to organize North Creek restoration efforts
May 13, 2026The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor wants to help organize volunteer efforts to improve the health of North Creek and its watershed.
Here’s how some of those bills in Olympia will affect life in Gig Harbor
May 12, 2026We spoke with Mayor Mary Barber and City Administrator Katrina Knutson about legislation the city supported and opposed during the 2026 legislative session.
Historic Preservation Commission discusses incoming affordable housing updates
May 06, 2026The state-mandated changes won’t have a substantial impact on the city’s historic preservation zone, staff assured a city commission.