New premium butchery coming to Gig Harbor
Jul 01, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyA co-owner of Blue Max, with locations in Puyallup and Buckley, plans to open Gig Harbor Meat Company on Kimball Drive.
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City Council vote clears the way for Minterbrook oyster bar in Purdy
Jul 01, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigMinterbrook needed increased sewer service for Laguna’s, which proved to be a hurdle. A recent city council vote could allow the project to move forward.
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From Conan Fuel to “condo quality” dwellings: new apartments to rise on Burnham Drive
Jun 29, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyConstruction crews are at work on the Burnham Apartments, which is expected to bring six new buildings and 78 units to a 4.32-acre property on Burnham north of Harborview Drive.
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Olalla Winery celebrates 10 years under owner Mary Ellen Houston
Jun 18, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAfter a career in banking, Mary Ellen Houston planned to become a Washington State Patrol trooper — until she fell in love with Olalla Winery and Vineyards.
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Couple of Scoops’ grand opening is in a couple of days
Jun 04, 2026 | By: Vince DiceCouple of Scoops Ice Cream and Candy will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 6, in the Olympic Village Shopping Center.
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City ahead of pace on sales tax collections
Jun 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city of Gig Harbor is collecting more sales tax revenue than staff projected, but the data comes with a two-month lag.
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Hearing examiner verbally approves permit for Commercial Fishing Homeport
Jun 03, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.”
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Peninsula Light eyes Bujacich Road for minor expansion, and maybe bigger things down the road
May 26, 2026 | By: Ted KenneyPenLight wants to build a temporary storage yard on a portion of its 17 acres on Bujacich Road. Could the same property host its new headquarters some day?
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Milkvue closes up shop, but still produces donuts for other stores
May 20, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigMilkvue 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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Rush proposes 10 new homes off 38th Avenue
May 20, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigA 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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