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The trees must be cut down to comply with FAA safety standards. In other airport news, Tacoma Narrows is pursuing a new air show after a two-year absence.
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The parks district says its only option to ensure Madrona Links remains an 18-hole public course is to acquire a 14.3-acre privately owned parcel through eminent domain.
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Although Election Day has passed, Democrats in Washington’s 26th Legislative District are gearing up for another few weeks of quasi-campaigning as they decide who should replace state Sen. Emily Randall. Randall, D-Bremerton, won election to Congress during Tuesday’s general election. She will resign as senator representing the 26th Legislative District, which includes Gig Harbor, the
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Adison Richards, a Peninsula High graduate who now lives in Bremerton, appears likely to defeat former Rep. Jesse Young for a seat in the state House.
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Voters in the Gig Harbor area were eager to cast their ballots in the 2024 election. As of Monday, Nov. 4, Pierce County reported having already received ballots from 65.49% of registered voters in Gig Harbor. That’s the highest ballot return level of any city or large jurisdiction in Pierce County. The trend extends outside
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The city of Gig Harbor has taken in less revenue than expected in 2024, but it has also spent less than expected.
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The parks district terminated its operating agreement with Tyson and will vote whether to acquire 14 acres through eminent domain. Golfers shouldn’t notice any difference.
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Leaving Highway 16 at Burnham Drive and turning left onto Sehmel Drive has always meant a quick shift into rural mode. As drivers navigate the winding two-lane road through Swede Hill and North Rosedale, over hills and alongside woods and scattered residences, there’s nary a place to shop or fill the gas tank before arriving
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Consultants working with the community create a master plan for the former nursery that includes all the desired amenities they could reasonably fit.
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As K-12 schools have become a battleground for culture wars, it’s no surprise that the 2024 race for state Superintendent of Public Instruction, a nonpartisan position, is fraught with political overtones. David Olson, a longtime Peninsula School District board member, hopes to unseat incumbent Chris Reykdal, seeking a third term as head of the state’s
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