Krishnadasan leads in 26th District; city voters rejecting Cultural Access tax
Nov 04, 2025In other results, Stone defeats Woock in a battle of city council incumbents, while Lykins, Leighton and Lantz lead the charter commission races.
Turnout looks low as general election approaches
Nov 02, 2025Ballots must be either postmarked or placed in a drop box by Tuesday, Nov. 4, to count in this fall’s election.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Drive-by eggings plague Gig Harbor
Oct 30, 2025Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Gig Harbor police arrested three teenagers who wreaked havoc around the area on Oct. 22, throwing eggs at several vehicles before crashing a car into a light pole. The trio of troublemakers were also involved
Heritage closing tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon, including here
Oct 23, 2025The closures include Heritage’s flagship tasting room at one of Gig Harbor’s most prominent locations, the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive.
Community Currents mural brings some big fish to Harborview Drive
Oct 22, 2025The Community Currents mural consists of wooden fish decorated by community members and local institutions after Chalk the Harbor.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Gig Harbor woman dies in collision in Gorst
Oct 16, 2025Also in today’s blotter: A shoplifter with a long history, a police impersonator and more.
Gig Harbor City Council Position 4 | Two names on the ballot, but only one candidate
Oct 15, 2025Julie Martin, who previously served on the council for nearly a year, is the only candidate seeking the post. But Dan Wright’s name also appears on ballots.
Gig Harbor City Council Position 2 | Younger voices seek position on council
Oct 15, 2025No matter who wins the election for Position 2 on the Gig Harbor City Council, they will bring the body’s average age down some. The race for Position 2 matches Stephen McDuffie, a 36-year-old father of two who both works for and serves in the U.S. Army Reserves; against Patrick MacLeod Ammann, a 24-year-old mixed
Traffic stop, license plate-reading camera debate inspired mayoral challenger
Oct 06, 2025Chris Haywood, the only candidate who filed to challenge incumbent Mayor Mary Barber, says city government has done some “pretty dreadful things” to the public.
New welcome sign adds some color to city’s front door
Oct 03, 2025The welcome sign on Pioneer Way near the westbound Highway 16 offramp was paid for by the Tallman family and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.