Gig Harbor Now and Then | How the story of the Donkey Creek Bridge took a sharp turn
Sep 08, 2025Why did so many people crash off the old wooden bridge in the 1920s and ’30s? You might say it’s Bremerton’s fault.
State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16
Sep 02, 2025The Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.
Wooden Boat Festival to relaunch recovered maritime photos
Sep 02, 2025Images by Kenny Ollar, being digitized and organized by the Gig Harbor Boat Shop, will be on display this weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival.
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.
