New restaurants, markets draw crowds to downtown Gig Harbor
Aug 13, 2026The Midway and gather Gig Harbor both recently opened near the Harborview-Pioneer intersection. Both offer a place for the community to connect.
Gig Harbor firefighters join effort in Spokane
Aug 05, 2026Gig Harbor firefighters join effort in Spokane
Brace for delays as roadwork on 38th Avenue corridor begins
Aug 03, 2026A months-long project to upgrade the 38th Avenue corridor and its intersection with 56th Street starts Monday, Aug. 3.
Fox Island mourns community leader Jim Braden
Jul 29, 2026Jim Braden, who died July 9 at age 83, promoted emergency preparedness on the island and was a leader of FICRA.
Pierce County Council candidates offer views on law enforcement funding, growth and more
Jul 16, 2026Mike Solan, Brenda Lykins and Chuck West are running for the Pierce County Council seat representing Gig Harbor. Here’s where they stand on the issues.
Warren Beach development envisions six homes on seven waterfront acres near Fox Island Bridge
Jul 15, 2026The developer estimates that each lot in the Warren Beach development will sell for $2 million, after which buyers will select a design-build home for their site.
PenMet honors Pat Schmidt for her service to community
Jul 02, 2026Ask Pat Schmidt to do something to make Gig Harbor a better community, and she’ll most likely say yes. That’s one reason that PenMet is honoring her with its Betty Lilienthal Award.
City Council vote clears the way for Minterbrook oyster bar in Purdy
Jul 01, 2026Minterbrook needed increased sewer service for Laguna’s, which proved to be a hurdle. A recent city council vote could allow the project to move forward.
PenMet seeks eminent domain ruling to obtain 14-acre golf course parcel
Jun 17, 2026PenMet Parks and ZTM Holdings LLC have been in conflict for months over the 14 acres of Madrona Links that the company owns. Now the parks district is following through on its threat to seek an eminent domain ruling.
Career change brings Gig Harbor woman full circle
Jun 11, 2026Allyson Kemp grew up on Thistledown Farm near Rosedale. After a career as a high school teacher, she and husband Mike Roll recently bought the property from her parents to continue its farming heritage.