State’s COVID test distribution portal not for businesses
Jan 15, 2022 | By: Christina T HenryOne Gig Harbor business owner says at-home tests have helped his company stay viable.
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State Parks gathers public thoughts on Kopachuck renovation, right-of-way
Jan 12, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichPeople presented about a dozen comments and questions during a 20-minute virtual meeting on Tuesday night.
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City Council hears group’s plea for public aquatic center
Jan 12, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSarah Stancikas and Heather Maher, co-founders of Swim Safe Gig Harbor, presented their vision for a public aquatic center to the Gig Harbor City Council during its meeting Monday. “Swimming is an essential life skill,” Maher told the Council. “Currently there is no public swimming pool in Gig Harbor. Swimming lessons are incredibly hard to
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State Parks seeking input about Kopachuck road right-of-way transfer to county
Jan 08, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichPierce County officials believe that an upcoming Kopachuck Park renovation will generate more traffic on their roads.
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Derek Young reelected as Pierce County Council chair
Jan 04, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichDerek Young was reelected by his peers as Pierce County Council chairman for 2022 at Tuesday’s regular meeting, the first of the year. This will be the final year on the Council for Young, D-Gig Harbor, who was elected in 2015 and reelected in 2019. Term limits prevent him from running again. Marty Campbell, D-East
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City Council considering switching from 3-member committees to 7-member study sessions
Dec 31, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichWith four out of the seven council members being new, it’s believed they would be better served and serve better by meeting as a whole.
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Applications being taken for vacant City Council position
Dec 30, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichA person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.
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Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events
Dec 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonNo decision was reached after a 10-hour Kitsap County hearing Thursday on the status of Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery‘s conditional use permit (CUP). The 5.87-acre winery, owned and operated by Stuart Chisholm and Mary Ellen Houston, is zoned Rural Protection (RP), which permits agriculture-related uses and agritourism. The permit was issued in April 2017,
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Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion
Dec 20, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.
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New Gig Harbor mayor, council members sworn in
Dec 15, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonNew mayor Tracie Markley and new council members Brenda Lykins, Roger Henderson and Seth Storset will begin serving in January.
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