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.

PenMet, property owners stalled over Madrona Links lease

Aug 15, 2024 | By:

Two local businessmen who bought a portion of the property on which Madrona Links Golf Course sits sought support for their attempt to lease the facility during a public meeting Tuesday evening at the course’s restaurant, Hackers. Not all of the 30 golfers and neighbors who attended readily jumped on board. The city of Tacoma,

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Our Fisherman, Our Guardian remains broken, with mold growing

Aug 14, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Mark Anderson’s voice is a bit crackly on the phone and sometimes drops in and out — the reception isn’t great where he is. But his voice is clear when he says: “‘Our Fishermen, Our Guardian’ — this was a community-based effort and community-funded, and a cooperation with the Puyallup Tribe to remember the first

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Communication is key for Pierce County Deputy of the Year Nathan Betts

Aug 12, 2024 | By:

His route to law enforcement wasn’t typical, but Nathan Betts has been collecting accolades as a Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy for years. His latest came Aug. 7, when he received the Deputy of the Year Award.  Prior to becoming a deputy, Betts spent years in sales with the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team, in real estate,

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Lilienthal honored as PenMet Parks’ first advocacy award winner

Aug 09, 2024 | By:

Betty Lilienthal’s efforts helped to drastically expand the park district’s senior offerings and conduct a senior center feasibility study. The advocacy award is named after her.

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No positions change after Wednesday vote count

Aug 07, 2024 | By:

There remains a large gap for third-place candidates in local races to erase to reach the Nov. 5 general election.

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Two organizations serving Gig Harbor area get Pierce County grants to aid the homeless

Aug 07, 2024 | By:

Pierce County awarded grants to nearly 50 project proposals last month as part of its Homeless Housing Program, including two nonprofits working to reduce homelessness in the Gig Harbor area. The county’s largest regular funding opportunity for housing service providers will deliver more than $17.6 million to projects across the Pierce, including nearly $200,000 to

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Richards, Young, Caldier, Mitchell advancing to general election

Aug 06, 2024 | By:

Adison Richards, Jesse Young, Michelle Caldier and Tiffiny Mitchell lead state representative races in initial primary election results released Tuesday night, Aug. 6, and the city of Gig Harbor’s sales tax proposal is passing. The top two candidates from each race advance to the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Richards, 32, received 7,404 votes (49.6%)

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Residents discuss Fox Island bridge replacement study at open house

Aug 05, 2024 | By:

Pierce County and its consultants updated islanders on the process and solicited feedback on a new bridge in general and pedestrian amenities in particular.

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The 2024 primary election is Tuesday. Here’s what voters will decide

Aug 05, 2024 | By:

Ballots in the 2024 primary election must be postmarked or returned to a ballot drop box by Tuesday, Aug. 6.  Ballot return totals posted by the Pierce County Elections Office indicate people are taking their time to make up their minds. As of July 31, just 10.3% of ballots countywide had been returned.  In Gig

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Committee envisions old Masonic Lodge as community recreation hall with ‘museum-quality’ storage

Aug 02, 2024 | By:

A committee studying possible future uses of the former Masonic Lodge next to Crescent Creek Park recommends creating a community recreation hall on its main floor while adding “museum-quality” storage in its basement. All while retaining the building’s historic look and replacing the cupola, or bell tower, on the roof. Last fall, the Gig Harbor

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