Pierce County voters to decide whether sheriff should be appointed or elected
Oct 20, 2026Charter Amendment 53 asks if the county sheriff should be appointed by the executive and the council, instead of elected by voters.
Halloween Happenings | All dressed up with many places to go
Oct 19, 2026Gig Harbor offers many options to trick or treat, trunk or treat, celebrate the harvest and view Halloween decorations.
Two-week lane closure on Narrows Bridge to start Oct. 24
Oct 15, 2026The department warns that afternoon commuters “should have a full tank of gas or fully charged vehicle” during the two-week, around-the-clock closure.
Mayor of Croatian town of Milna visits to extend Sister City agreement
Oct 12, 2026Milna is a city on the Adriatic Sea island of Brac, from which many of Gig Harbor’s pioneer Croatian families emigrated.
Intersection of 38th and 56th to close Oct. 17 and 18
Oct 12, 2026Installing a new sewer line under the busy intersection is more complicated than expected, so the city will need to close it to traffic all weekend.
Lighted Car Parade likely off for this year
Oct 08, 2026The same four moms who started the Lighted Car Parade back in 2020 have organized it ever since. They’re looking for someone to take it over.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Three sentenced for post office burglaries
Oct 06, 2026The string of burglaries in July 2024 included break-ins at the Fox Island and Olalla post offices.
Mariners claim Gig Harbor grad Toglia
Oct 05, 2026The Mariners will be the third organization for Toglia, a 2016 Gig Harbor High School graduate.
Sleeping under stars — even in winter! (Just like dad)
Oct 01, 2026Axel Harter, 10, has slept outside every night for the past year. But he’s still got a couple months to go before he catches up with his dad.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit filed in wake of 2023 Fish Bowl
Sep 21, 2026The judge ruled that the school district, the former PHS coach and a former Seahawks player are not liable for injuries a former Tides player suffered in the game.