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Business groups target Democrats after Legislature raised taxes

Jul 17, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard

Pro-business committees are spending heavily in the 26th Legislative District’s Senate race.

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City adds Austin-Harborview roundabout to road plan; envisions possible Hunt Street overcrossing

Jul 16, 2025 | By:

The roundabout is tentatively slated for 2031 after while reconnecting Hunt Street over Highway 16 would come sometime after that.

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Overnight paving begins Monday on Highway 16

Jul 11, 2025 | By:

Crews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.

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WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment

Jul 09, 2025 | By:

Covid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.

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Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention

Jul 07, 2025 | By:

The Pierce County councilmember announced on July 3 that she is undergoing radiation therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctors caught the cancer early thanks to a mammogram.

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Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play

Jul 03, 2025 | By:

At least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.

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City honors retired police chief Busey

Jun 30, 2025 | By:

Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.

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State Parks flushes Cutts Island floating toilet project

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

The state had hoped to open the facility off Kopachuck State Park last spring, but ran into too many obstacles.

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Public gets first look at PenMet’s new recreation center

Jun 18, 2025 | By:

People are invited to experience the new facility for free during a grand-opening celebration on Saturday.

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Lt. Tray Federici to serve as interim police chief after Busey retires

Jun 17, 2025 | By:

Longtime Chief Kelly Busey retires on Monday, June 23. Lt. Tray Federici will be the interim chief, the city announced.

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