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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County Councilmember Robyn Denson won’t run for re-election
Mar 19, 2026 | By: Vince DiceDenson 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: Vince DicePierce 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: Suzanne RoigThe $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: Carolyn BickThe 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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