City considering increase in utility rates for next five years
Nov 02, 2025City officials say utility rates must increase to account for capital projects and an increase in cost to provide those services.
City Arts Commission to put out new call for Harbor Arbor Art
Oct 29, 2025The new call will require Harbor Arbor art to be sculpted on-site at Grandview Forest, rather than in a studio.
City Council approves housing code update
Oct 28, 2025Council members also discussed Jeni Woock’s statement from a previous meeting that density figures were produced “out of thin air,” which staff members denied.
Local filmmaker tackles childhood abuse in new festival short
Oct 28, 2025Kit Wilson of Gig Harbor has made 12 films and participated in 212 film festivals during his career in the industry.
Cultural access proposal allows city voters to decide on tax to support nonprofits
Oct 20, 2025The Cultural Access proposition would increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts, science and history organizations.
Gig Harbor City Council Position 3 | Incumbents face off for one post
Oct 15, 2025Jeni Woock and Emily Stone serve together on the Gig Harbor City Council. Now they’re running against each other for one seat.
City Planning Department proposes development code overhaul to comply with new state laws
Oct 09, 2025The state-mandated changes will encourage developers to create affordable housing options, including elder housing and mixed-use structures.
Gig Harbor artist Mardie Rees marries life’s bitter and sweet in her sculptures
Oct 07, 2025Mardie Rees of Gig Harbor, who created sculptures at St. Anthony Hospital and Skansie Park, unveils a new work in Enumclaw.
Barber emphasizes collaborative community governance in mayoral bid
Oct 06, 2025Mary Barber, appointed mayor almost a year ago, is running for a full term with an eye on community input and collaboration.
Arts Commission may re-issue call for Harbor Arbor Art
Sep 29, 2025The Harbor Arbor Art project involves sculptures in the city’s Grandview Forest park. The sculptor wants to do the work at his studio.