With Trailside apartments, high-density development lands in Canterwood’s front yard
Oct 08, 2025Rush Companies’ Trailside project would build 120 apartments next to the luxury gated community — and the company is keeping mum about it.
Rush’s North Annex proposal calls for apartments, possible medical facility on Canterwood Boulevard
Sep 30, 2025The Gig Harbor North Annex proposal, located near St. Anthony Hospital and Target, would bring 108 apartments to land on Canterwood Boulevard.
New developer pitches a plan promising fewer houses at site next to Gig Harbor High School
Sep 22, 2025MainVue Homes, a developer well known in the area, is under contract to buy the plot next to Gig Harbor High School. The company proposes fewer homes, a cul-de-sac instead of a through street and less impact on wetlands.
JAX Salon thinks Peninsula Shopping Center will be aces for business
Sep 11, 2025Peninsula Shopping Center in downtown Gig Harbor continues to scoop up new tenants. The latest business announcing it will set up shop there is JAX Luxury Salon, an established self-care emporium that currently operates from the Novak Hotel building (aka the old Harbor Inn) at the foot of Pioneer Way. It’s a move that can
County erred in removing Purdy from urban growth area, state’s Growth Management Hearings Board rules
Sep 04, 2025“In retracting Purdy from the UGA, the County failed to account for the reality that Purdy’s built environment is characterized by urban growth, not rural development,” the board ruled.
Big Nate’s Trading Cards trades up to a bigger space across Judson Street, at Peninsula Shopping Center
Jul 31, 2025Big Nate’s move into Peninsula Shopping Center is small geographically, but a potentially huge business move for the trading card shop.
Developer of Swede Hill gas station project applies for a city-wide zoning code change to get a coffee drive-through
Jul 24, 2025The developers hope to build a drive-through coffee shop on Sehmel Drive, but they need a zoning amendment for that part of the project.
Chick-fil-A considering new location at current site of Olympic Drive Chevron station
Jul 12, 2025Chick-fil-A won’t confirm the location, but documents filed with the city of Gig Harbor indicate the chain has plans for Gig Harbor.
Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play
Jul 03, 2025At least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.
PenLight CEO sued by board member, who calls for ratepayer vote on new HQ building
Jun 03, 2025Peninsula Light board member Paul Alvestad says the organization is planning a new administration building that is “overpriced by millions.”