Carolyn Bick

County council recommends approving public safety sales tax proposal

Feb 19, 2026

The 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, 2026

Peninsula Art League and Ebb Tide Gallery, a downtown artist cooperative, will work together to showcase regional artists.

City sees benefit to multifamily housing — but keeping commercial presence — at Peninsula Shopping Center

Feb 17, 2026

As the city of Gig Harbor prepares to overhaul its zoning codes, a possible public-private partnership to bring multifamily housing to the Judson Street complex is an option.

Opinion mixed on Pierce County public safety levy proposal

Feb 11, 2026

If approved by the county council, the levy would create a 0.1% sales tax — one cent on every $10 spent — to increase funding for public safety, including in the Sheriff’s Office.

City proposes increased protections for wetlands, other critical areas

Feb 09, 2026

The code update will make some land less developable in Gig Harbor, but future revisions to the city’s housing code will make other properties more developable.

City expects to complete Homeport project by year’s end

Jan 29, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accepted an updated mitigation plan, allowing work on the long-awaited Commercial Fishing Homeport to proceed.

City Council approves Crescent Creek Park master plan

Jan 28, 2026

The city of Gig Harbor will revamp its popular Crescent Creek Park, while leaving the future of the old Masonic Lodge aside for now.

City may explore putting stormwater park at property it owns on Soundview Drive

Jan 15, 2026

Grant 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, 2026

The 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, 2025

After two terms on the council, Jeni Woock hopes to focus on her artistic ventures after leaving office.