Bunnies are really cute — and really not Easter gifts
Mar 30, 2026Just before its annual Spring Thing — meant to educate the public about not treating rabbits as Easter gifts — Rabbit Haven found itself with 11 new bunnies.
Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show abloom in a sea of fabric
Mar 23, 2026Quilts Ahoy, the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show, was last weekend. Check out these photos of the beautiful works of art.
City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek
Mar 19, 2026Locks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.
City shortens hours at its Civic Center by 30 minutes to improve staff morale
Mar 11, 2026The city’s Civic Center will close at 4:30 p.m. instead of 5, a move staff members framed as an effort to improve wellness and employee retention.
State board investigating seven cases involving Sheriff Keith Swank
Mar 09, 2026Swank called the cases before the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission a ‘complete witch hunt.’
City considers joining organization to support its military families
Mar 04, 2026The city council heard a presentation from South Sound Military and Communities Partnerships, an organization that builds relationships between Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma and local jurisdictions.
Pierce County Council approves public safety sales tax after hours of discussion
Mar 04, 2026The 0.1% sales tax levy will go into effect on July 1, with proceeds going toward the sheriff’s office, jail and other public safety purposes.
Parks Commission recommends city consider installing wind phone
Feb 24, 2026A wind phone is a disconnected telephone in a natural setting that grieving people can use to privately express their feelings or speak with loved ones who have died.
County council recommends approving public safety sales tax proposal
Feb 19, 2026The council voted 4-3 to recommend approving the 0.1% sales tax, proceeds from which would help hire sheriff deputies. It will formally take up the proposal next month.
New arts partnership focuses on progress, not perfection
Feb 18, 2026Peninsula Art League and Ebb Tide Gallery, a downtown artist cooperative, will work together to showcase regional artists.