Gig Harborites love the natural surroundings in which they live, and Gig Harbor Now staff members keep them apprised of opportunities to enjoy and preserve their forests, waters and creatures.
The city Parks Commission also weighed in on a proposal from the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor to launch a memorial tree program.
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Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and other work will have to wait until next summer, as PenMet couldn’t get necessary permits in time.
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The company had hoped to build 90 units on 18.64 acres in Purdy. The settlement allows one unit per acre and heads off a lawsuit.
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The city of Gig Harbor is accepting public comment on the Harbor Winds development through Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Penrose Point State Park is known for having some of the best tidepools in the area at low tide.
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The Gig Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the city critical areas ordinance on June 22.
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The examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.”
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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.
Read More about Council mixed over North Creek culvert replacement project options
The solar array at the old Purdy landfill site can open as soon as Pierce County and PenLight finalize a couple of agreements.
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The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor wants to help organize volunteer efforts to improve the health of North Creek and its watershed.
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