Legislation proposes a redesign of Washington’s state flag
Feb 19, 2025The bill’s Democratic sponsor says the current state flag is just … boring. Republican opponents say the proposal is ‘un-American.’
One man’s private war against Scotch broom and blackberries
Feb 14, 2025Spring is on the horizon. Soon the author will venture into his yard to fight the eternal enemy.
Western Flyer relics draw no bids at auction
Feb 14, 2025A Wauna man acted as agent for the sale of the items. Their fate is unknown after no bidders emerged at an auction Thursday.
Western Flyer relics go to auction this week
Feb 11, 2025Relics from the boat made famous by a Steinbeck book, discovered by a Wauna man, go on sale on Thursday in an internet auction.
Police arrest teen suspect in December purse-snatchings
Feb 10, 2025The 16-year-old suspect lives in Federal Way and is also suspected of other robberies in Bellevue and King County.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The local history of telephones, cars and telephones in cars
Feb 10, 2025Cross-Narrows phone service has been available since 1907. To call a car dealer, people in those times needed only to dial ‘1’.
One dead in collision near Wauna
Feb 05, 2025Troopers arrested a man from Grapeview on suspicion of vehicular homicide and DUI following the crash.
Snow updates for Feb. 4: Schools again opening two hours late
Feb 03, 2025The forecast calls for more snow this week, with temperatures dipping into the 20s overnight.
Day Tripper | Exploring Tacoma’s Theater District
Jan 30, 2025This often-redeveloped area of Tacoma centers on the McMenamins Elks Temple and includes the Old City Hall, Pantages and Rialto theaters and more.
Peninsula School District suspends all three Gig Harbor High girls basketball coaches for rest of season
Jan 28, 2025An interim coach, who has not yet been named, will lead the Tides for the rest of the current season.