Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
The U.S. Department of Justice cited allegations that the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor has “failed to protect female prisoners” from transgender inmates.
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Also this week: Peninsula’s Baurichter makes state in tennis, district track begins and fastpitch, baseball and soccer teams open state play.
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The Waterfront Farmers Market opened under sunny skies on Thursday, May 21.
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Travis and Emma Broussard, who are both trained in CPR and basic life support techniques, saved a life earlier this month.
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A study presented recently to the City Council raises the specter of paid and timed parking in some areas of Gig Harbor. But staff said the city “isn’t anywhere near” needing to take that step.
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A Pierce County judge ruled that Mike Solan, a Seattle police officer and former union president, is eligible to run for Pierce County Council.
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Milkvue Donuts operated for seven years in the Point Fosdick Square shopping center, but rising costs of rent and labor contributed to a decision to focus on wholesale.
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A 10-home subdivision is planned for 3.5 acres off 38th Avenue, near Peninsula Baptist Church and the Harborland mobile home park.
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City staff suggested proceeding with a culvert replacement, but not replacing remote site incubators for salmon. One council member said he’d rather scrap the project altogether.
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Randall’s office said it will share the specific location with those who RSVP for the town hall at least 48 hours before it begins.
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