BoatShop volunteers bring pre-20th century oars into the present
Aug 26, 2025The Gig Harbor BoatShop’s Community Boat Restoration Program is making spoon blade oars in much the same way craftsmen did in the late 19th century.
City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones
Aug 25, 2025The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding
Aug 21, 2025Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.
Neighbors battle expansion of Kensington Gardens, a luxury elder care campus
Aug 18, 2025Neighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.
Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter
Aug 18, 2025Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.
Gig Harbor sees overall decrease in crime in 2024, increase in some serious crimes, calls for service
Aug 12, 2025Police responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.
City council sends Cultural Access sales tax to voters
Jul 29, 2025Voters in the city of Gig Harbor will decide whether to increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts and culture programs.
Complicated federal permitting process again delays Commercial Fishing Homeport
Jul 21, 2025Federal agencies denied Gig Harbor’s third permitting attempt for the long-sought Commercial Fishing Homeport.
PAL’s 39th annual Summer Festival greets attendees with art, music and interactive engagement
Jul 20, 2025The Summer Art Festival continues Sunday at Sehmel Park. Here’s what you’ll see if you go.
Summer Sounds brings eight weeks of free music and fun to Skansie Brothers Park
Jul 16, 2025Check out these photos from the first two weeks of Summer Sounds at Skansie, featuring Gimme Shelter and Mixed Tape.