Peninsula boys’ basketball playoff opportunity in their own hands
Jan 19, 2022The Seahawks are in the middle of the South Sound 3A Conference pack at the midseason point and in position to capture a postseason berth.
State Parks gathers public thoughts on Kopachuck renovation, right-of-way
Jan 12, 2022People presented about a dozen comments and questions during a 20-minute virtual meeting on Tuesday night.
Photo Gallery: Readers submit their high-water pictures
Jan 08, 2022Readers sent in pictures of the abnormally high tides of the past couple days.
State Parks seeking input about Kopachuck road right-of-way transfer to county
Jan 08, 2022Pierce County officials believe that an upcoming Kopachuck Park renovation will generate more traffic on their roads.
Four local eighth-graders playing in national all-star football game
Jan 07, 2022The All-United States Bowl Games are this weekend in San Antonio.
Derek Young reelected as Pierce County Council chair
Jan 04, 2022Derek Young was reelected by his peers as Pierce County Council chairman for 2022 at Tuesday’s regular meeting, the first of the year. This will be the final year on the Council for Young, D-Gig Harbor, who was elected in 2015 and reelected in 2019. Term limits prevent him from running again. Marty Campbell, D-East
Gig Harbor department sending more responders out on fire, medical calls
Jan 04, 2022Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One has gradually added staff over the last few years to where it can now man fire engines with three instead of two people.
City Council considering switching from 3-member committees to 7-member study sessions
Dec 31, 2021With four out of the seven council members being new, it’s believed they would be better served and serve better by meeting as a whole.
Applications being taken for vacant City Council position
Dec 30, 2021A person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.
Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding
Dec 28, 2021Money to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.