Gig Harbor to appoint two new arts commissioners
Apr 22, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickRobin 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: Carolyn BickThe 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: Ted KenneyThe 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: Conor WilsonTedd 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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Gig Harbor legislators explain why they voted ‘no’ on the millionaires tax
Apr 13, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonOnly 11 legislative Democrats voted against the millionaires tax. Two of them represent the 26th District.
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It’s time to hit the turf at the new Gig Harbor Sports Fields
Apr 02, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe 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: Conor WilsonThe 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: Carolyn BickThe 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: Ted KenneyThe 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: Carolyn BickLocks 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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