2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year
Jan 02, 2026 | By: Vince Dice2026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.
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Outgoing councilmember Woock plans to ‘unplug’ from city politics for a while
Dec 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickAfter two terms on the council, Jeni Woock hopes to focus on her artistic ventures after leaving office.
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County Council plans to meet Sheriff’s Department staffing request once union negotiations wrap up
Dec 10, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe council did not fund any new deputy positions, but it plans to once the county and the deputies guild agree on a new contract.
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City’s Christmas tree needed emergency surgery, stat
Nov 28, 2025 | By: Chapin DayThe patient’s prognosis is bright after two city employees, who don’t even play doctors on TV, performed emergency surgery.
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Election certification confirms results in Nov. 5 balloting
Nov 26, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe closest race in the Gig Harbor area was a school board contest between Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme. That was decided by just 190 votes.
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City staff recommends pausing Masonic Lodge plans
Nov 25, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe Gig Harbor Parks Department recommends setting aside the Masonic Lodge question for now but continuing with other aspects of a Crescent Creek Park redesign.
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Washington Way program aims to make corrections centers healthier for everyone
Nov 25, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe old way resulted in chronic health problems for staff and worse outcomes for inmates. The Washington Corrections Center for Women is trying a new way.
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Great Peninsula Conservancy buys Butterfield Forest, adjacent to Sehmel Park
Nov 24, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe conservancy will transfer ownership of the 21-acre Butterfield Forest, located south of the park, to PenMet Parks.
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Health district laying off 22 employees
Nov 20, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe Tacoma-Pierce County Health District notified employees late last month that their positions would end Dec. 19
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Fox Island Bridge neighbors worry they’re in replacement span’s path
Nov 19, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyAn unknown number of properties will be “impacted” if the county replaces the Fox Island Bridge. People who live near it say they feel whiplashed.
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