Burley Lagoon settlement allows geoduck farm to proceed
Apr 30, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyOpponents of the project won concessions and promises of cooperation from Taylor Shellfish, which hopes to start planting geoducks this summer.
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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.
City board backs 1 of 2 requests from developer of project near Gig Harbor High
Apr 28, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyThe city Design Review Board asked developers to back off a request to reduce buffers but approved use of up to 60,000 cubic yards of fill material.
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Pierce County receives grant to map eelgrass
Apr 07, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichThe $500,000 award enables the county to monitor sensitive eelgrass habitat that serves as an indicator of nearshore health.
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Photos: Low-tide walk at Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve
Apr 03, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickCarolyn Bick tagged along with Harbor WildWatch on a recent low-tide beach walk on Fox Island. Here’s what they saw.
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Texas mystery-developer plans 31 houses next door to Gig Harbor High School
Mar 26, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyThe project is proposed for 39 acres on Rosedale Street, directly west of Gig Harbor High. Developers are asking to deviate from city rules on altering topography and on the required size of the vegetation buffer between the property and the high school.
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Gig Harbor won’t install license plate-reading cameras
Mar 26, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonPublic comment was overwhelmingly against license-plate reading cameras, and the council voted 5-2 against installing them.
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Proposed new Gig Harbor comp plan doubles down on housing density
Mar 20, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyThe plan would increase density, thanks in part to a new state law requiring jurisdictions to accommodate housing for a variety of income levels.
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Purdy Creek culvert projects completed to salmon’s liking
Mar 06, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichBridges replaced state culverts under Highway 16 and the Highway 302 spur, though a couple county culverts still partially block fish.
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PenMet expanding Fox Island sandspit park
Feb 19, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichTwo purchased parcels will add 3.6 acres and 265 feet of shoreline. The board also approved final design for a shoreline restoration.
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Ancich Dock project hits raw nerve: Is Gig Harbor a fishing town or yacht haven?
Jan 22, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyA proposal to rebuild the historic Ancich Dock would remove creosote-soaked pilings and provide more light for marine habitat. But neighbors have concerns about whether it provides enough parking and whether the new marina would infringe on the future Commercial Fishing Homeport.
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