Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing
Aug 28, 2025The project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.
Day Tripper | Flying high at the Museum of Flight
Aug 26, 2025When Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams heard that someone had covered a retired Soviet jet in beads, her question was: Why? She visited the Museum of Flight to find out.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | A history mystery at the Donkey Creek Bridge
Aug 25, 2025The Donkey Creek Bridge used to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. But until recently, it was hard to figure out why.
Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts
Aug 18, 2025The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.
Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025Traffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The latest news from 1953
Aug 11, 2025You can learn a lot by reading newspapers from 72 years ago, including that ketchup was a bargain in 1953.
County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement
Aug 06, 2025Pierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.
Six injured in collision that backed up Highway 16 traffic
Aug 06, 2025Traffic on eastbound Highway 16 backed up six miles following the collision.
Gig Harbor’s DeRespini qualifies for national home run derby
Jul 28, 2025The Pacific Northwest has a great history with home run derbies. Just recently, the Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh won the 2025 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby. Now, Gig Harbor’s very own Olivia DeRespini looks to make history by competing in the Little League National Home Run Derby in August. DeRespini, 12, plays for travel
Students provide their impressions of 26th District candidates
Jul 28, 2025Op-eds written by five local students who researched and interviewed Deb Krishndas and Michelle Caldier.