Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
All Hallow’s Eve may still be more than a week away, but trunk or treats are cranking up and jack-o-lanterns are already being lit.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Halloween is hauntingly near
We asked Pierce County Council candidates Mike Solan and Brenda Lykins the same questions about key issues. Here are their answers.
Read More about Pierce County Council candidates in their own words
Mike Solan, a former president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, is the Republican candidate for Pierce County Council representing Gig Harbor.
Read More about Solan seeks a seat on Pierce County Council representing Gig Harbor
Brenda Lykins, a former Gig Harbor City Council member, is the Democratic candidate to represent the area on the Pierce County Council.
Read More about Lykins seeks a seat on the Pierce County Council representing District 7
This week’s column reveals Greg’s latest Location of Mystery and recalls a 1953 Civil Defense drill.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Location of Mystery No. 4 looks very different today
Gig Harbor offers many options to trick or treat, trunk or treat, celebrate the harvest and view Halloween decorations.
Read More about Halloween Happenings | All dressed up with many places to go
A problem at Tacoma Public Utilities’ Pearl Street substation is responsible, PenLight says. No ETA for restoration is available yet.
Read More about Power restored after widespread outage hits Peninsula
The Tides have scored 41 goals in just seven league games. A showdown between Gig Harbor and Peninsula looms later this month.
Read More about Sports Beat | Gig Harbor girls soccer takes league lead
The target area for the multifamily tax exemption program is the entirety of Gig Harbor, but the program does not require the city to change current zoning.
Read More about City adopts two measures in step toward aligning with state housing mandates
The department warns that afternoon commuters “should have a full tank of gas or fully charged vehicle” during the two-week, around-the-clock closure.
Read More about Two-week lane closure on Narrows Bridge to start Oct. 24