Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters
Jul 09, 2026The most high-profile proposal would make the position of sheriff appointed, instead of elected. Voters will decide whether to approve the change in November.
How customers and community helped Lost Star get back in the game
Jul 06, 2026After a flood closed Lost Star last December, the community that Charlie Youngchild spent years cultivating bailed out her business.
Photos | Gig Harbor Fourth of July celebration
Jul 04, 2026A big crowd turned out to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July.
Gig Harbor to celebrate the Fourth with a parade and pie (but still no fireworks)
Jun 29, 2026Personal fireworks remain banned inside city limits, but the community is stepping up its Fourth of July plans in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Communities In Schools suspends services at Harbor Heights, Purdy
Jun 22, 2026Citing grants that were not renewed, Communities In Schools will be unable to provide at site coordinator at Harbor Heights or a tutoring program at Purdy.
Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One ready to show off its new training tower
Jun 22, 2026The district’s bond-funded training campus will be open for tours from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Here’s what you will see.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Nature called, but so did police
Jun 16, 2026Also in this month’s blotter: A high-dollar shoplifting bust, the ‘door kick challenge’ and lots of bad driving.
16-year-old dies in collision near Kopachuck
Jun 11, 2026He was a former student at Gig Harbor High School, according to Peninsula School District.
Suspect in Fox Island killing sentenced to 90 months following plea agreement
Jun 09, 2026Sophie Tinney, 27, begged Lars Eugene Nelson to kill her for months before he finally agreed to do it, attorneys wrote in court documents.
Couple of Scoops’ grand opening is in a couple of days
Jun 04, 2026Couple of Scoops Ice Cream and Candy will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 6, in the Olympic Village Shopping Center.