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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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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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State tournament play starts this weekend after three local teams won district championships.
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Haven of Rest, the local American Legion post and others host Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend.
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The Waterfront Farmers Market will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, while also celebrating local farmers.
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The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is honoring the 2026 Students of Distinction.
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Images from the 2026 Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show.
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Believe it or not, our Peninsula forebears did not welcome whales to local waters as honored guests. Instead, they tried to kill them.
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Parents of Jordan Henderson’s victims filed more lawsuits against the district, including a federal civil rights case.
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