Ecology seeks comment on Pierce shoreline changes
Feb 28, 2023The state is reviewing Pierce County’s proposed changes to its Shoreline Master Program. One would place 52 more miles off limits to new residential docks and piers.
Gig Harbor property tax bills spike
Feb 23, 2023A fire department construction bond and escalating housing prices contributed to the rise in property taxes over last year.
Community champion Hugh McMillan dies at 96
Feb 13, 2023For 45 years, Hugh McMillan’s unrelenting service made an impact on the local schools, fire department, Lions Club and many other areas.
PenMet Parks approves steering committees for aquatics, senior center studies
Feb 08, 2023The 16-person committees will provide public input to a consultant conducting feasibility studies on aquatics and senior centers.
Rotary transforming Wollochet onramp area from field to forest
Feb 02, 2023Club members and helpers will plant trees and shrubs Saturday in a 3-acre field circled by the Wollochet Drive onramp to westbound Highway 16.
PenMet Parks unveils Rosedale Hall renovation plans
Jan 26, 2023The parks district and architect discussed measures to invigorate for the 91-year-old community center during two open houses Wednesday.
King tides not expected to bring widespread flooding
Jan 19, 2023The extreme low atmospheric pressure that combined with last month’s high tides to push seawater onto shore won’t likely be present this time around.
Penrose Point State Park closed until mid-May
Jan 18, 2023The popular destination 21 miles from Gig Harbor is getting a new sewage system.
Caldier no longer caucusing with state Republicans
Jan 11, 2023State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, has left the Republican caucus over issues with leadership, but hopes to resolve them and return to the party.
Gig Harbor asks Legislature for help with sports complex, road projects
Jan 05, 2023The road and sports complex requests haven’t changed much in recent years. New this session is funding for a study on possible flooding and actions to mitigate it.