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.
City sees benefit to multifamily housing — but keeping commercial presence — at Peninsula Shopping Center
Feb 17, 2026As 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, 2026If 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, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026Grant 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, 2026The 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, 2025After two terms on the council, Jeni Woock hopes to focus on her artistic ventures after leaving office.
County Council plans to meet Sheriff’s Department staffing request once union negotiations wrap up
Dec 10, 2025The council did not fund any new deputy positions, but it plans to once the county and the deputies guild agree on a new contract.