Government

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It’s time to hit the turf at the new Gig Harbor Sports Fields

Apr 02, 2026 | By:

The complex includes two artificial turf, fully lighted fields developed in a partnership between the YMCA and the city. The first practices take place there on Monday.

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Plot on Hunt Street eyed as possible future site of affordable housing

Apr 02, 2026 | By:

The city deeded the land to FISH Food Bank in 2018, and now the nonprofit wants to give it back. But FISH wants space set aside for its possible future use.

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Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.

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Rush, Pierce County spar over Trailside’s Canterwood Boulevard improvements

Mar 26, 2026 | By:

The county wants the Trailside developer to add sidewalks and other improvements on Canterwood. Rush says that’s not its job.

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City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek

Mar 19, 2026 | By:

Locks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.

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County Councilmember Robyn Denson won’t run for re-election

Mar 19, 2026 | By:

Denson announced via social media that she will not seek a second term; another former Gig Harbor City Council member filed for the post Wednesday.

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Charter Review Commission considering proposal to make sheriff appointed (again)

Mar 16, 2026 | By:

Pierce County voters elected the sheriff from the county’s founding in 1852 until 1980. That’s when a new Home Rule Charter — passed in the wake of a scandal involving the elected sheriff — made the post appointed. In 2006, voters approved a charter amendment that made the sheriff elected again. Now, some members of the Pierce County Charter

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38th Avenue project will begin soon and disrupt traffic for two years

Mar 12, 2026 | By:

The $12.1 million project will bring sidewalks, a bike lane, street lights and a roundabout to 38th Avenue NW.

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City shortens hours at its Civic Center by 30 minutes to improve staff morale

Mar 11, 2026 | By:

The city’s Civic Center will close at 4:30 p.m. instead of 5, a move staff members framed as an effort to improve wellness and employee retention.

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Heron’s Key expands as ‘Silver Tsunami’ spurs sales of units that haven’t been built yet

Mar 10, 2026 | By:

Phase 2 of Heron’s Key will add create 54 new independent living units, a swimming pool and other amenities at the Gig Harbor North campus.

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