Government

Gig Harbor Now provides citizens the information they need to oversee and participate in the city of Gig Harbor, Pierce County and smaller governing bodies.

Here’s how some of those bills in Olympia will affect life in Gig Harbor

May 12, 2026 | By:

We spoke with Mayor Mary Barber and City Administrator Katrina Knutson about legislation the city supported and opposed during the 2026 legislative session.

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Filing week is over; here’s who will be on ballots this year

May 08, 2026 | By:

Randy Phillips filed to run for a state House position, Damon Townsend joined the race for Pierce County auditor and Ann E. Jolie will seek a county council seat.

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Historic Preservation Commission discusses incoming affordable housing updates

May 06, 2026 | By:

The state-mandated changes won’t have a substantial impact on the city’s historic preservation zone, staff assured a city commission.

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More candidates emerge for Pierce County Council seat

May 04, 2026 | By:

Chuck West, a Peninsula School Board member, and former Seattle Police Officers Guild President Mike Solan have taken steps toward running for the Pierce County Council seat representing Gig Harbor.

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FISH returns Hunt Street property to city for possible affordable housing

Apr 30, 2026 | By:

The city now owns the property at the eastern end of Hunt Street again, with no requirement that it set aside space for the food bank.

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Study recommends metering on west side of Canterwood roundabout if apartment projects proceed

Apr 29, 2026 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council will hear about the study during a meeting on Thursday, April 30.

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Gig Harbor to appoint two new arts commissioners

Apr 22, 2026 | By:

Robin Avni and Nora Ekstein volunteered to fill two vacancies on the city of Gig Harbor Arts Commission.

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City considers future of two rental properties

Apr 21, 2026 | By:

The rental properties are on Soundview Drive and at Wilkinson Farm Park. One could become a future gathering place for seniors, while the other may be demolished.

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Could new developments crash Canterwood Boulevard’s roundabout?

Apr 20, 2026 | By:

The city of Gig Harbor commissioned a traffic study seeking information and solutions to a potential looming problem at the Canterwood roundabout.

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Cannabis entrepreneur Wetherbee enters 26th District race

Apr 15, 2026 | By:

Tedd Wetherbee, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, is the third candidate to announce a run for the position being vacated by Rep. Michelle Valdez.

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