Woman, 42, killed in collision in Purdy
Feb 19, 2026The driver was trying to turn left from Burnham Drive to Purdy Drive in the collision, which blocked traffic in Purdy for more than four hours.
State Senate votes in favor of so-called ‘millionaires’ tax’
Feb 17, 2026Washington state moved one step closer Monday to creating a personal income tax two years after the Legislature said it wouldn’t. Majority Democrats in the Senate advanced legislation on a 27-22 vote to tax households earning more than a million dollars. Passage of the bill followed a three-and-a-half hour debate on whether this will make for a fairer
School district emphasizes that planned walkout isn’t ‘school-sponsored’
Feb 12, 2026Peninsula School District’s message about the walkouts planned for Feb. 13 also emphasizes support for students’ First Amendment rights.
Nearly 59% supporting Peninsula School District levy request
Feb 10, 2026More ballots will be counted in the coming days, but the Peninsula School District’s EP&O levy appears bound for approval.
Minerva Scholarship applications due at end of March
Feb 10, 2026Women who live or work within the boundaries of the Peninsula School District and who experienced at least a one-year interruption in their education are eligible.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Gig Harbor Clay Company, Part 3
Feb 09, 2026The Gasloli and Johnsoni families lived in Mexico after leaving Gig Harbor, briefly crossing paths with Pancho Villa along the way.
PenMet budget in solid shape, staff tells commissioners
Feb 04, 2026Revenues came in higher and expenses lower than the park district anticipated.
Applications open for Rotary’s McColl Scholarship
Jan 30, 2026The scholarship is open to Peninsula School District students or graduates who plan to enroll in postsecondary education and have a GPA of at least 2.0.
Anthony’s paid $4.6 million for Tides Tavern, which is now closed for a month for maintenance
Jan 27, 2026Public records filed with Pierce County show that the sale closed Monday, the same day the tavern closed for maintenance.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The Gig Harbor Clay Company, Part 2
Jan 25, 2026The Gig Harbor Clay Company never could produce high-quality brick, leading to a business failure and a family schism.