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The 0.1% sales tax levy will go into effect on July 1, with proceeds going toward the sheriff’s office, jail and other public safety purposes.
Read More about Pierce County Council approves public safety sales tax after hours of discussion
Gary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist from Gig Harbor, is seeking the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Deb Krishnadasan.
Read More about Gary Parker to seek seat in state Senate
In Pierce County, 3,655 eviction actions were filed last year, 87 more than in 2024. But the rate of growth has slowed.
Read More about 2025 saw more evictions than ever in Washington state
Michelle (Caldier) Valdez announced that she will not seek a seventh term representing the 26th Legislative District in Olympia.
Read More about Valdez not running for another term in the state House
A wind phone is a disconnected telephone in a natural setting that grieving people can use to privately express their feelings or speak with loved ones who have died.
Read More about Parks Commission recommends city consider installing wind phone
Kitsap County and contractor NaphCare agreed to pay the family $2.75 million to settle the lawsuit that accused them of negligence contributing to the death of a 34-year-old man at the jail.
Read More about Kitsap County, jail medical provider to pay family of deceased inmate $2.75 million
The council voted 4-3 to recommend approving the 0.1% sales tax, proceeds from which would help hire sheriff deputies. It will formally take up the proposal next month.
Read More about County council recommends approving public safety sales tax proposal
A Pierce County engineer clarifies that a roundabout isn’t the only option for the intersection of Warren Drive and Fox Island Bridge Road, but also explains why it could be a good one.
Read More about Q&A provides details on cost, possible roundabout and more in Fox Island Bridge replacement
The city and civic groups are organizing a Fourth of July parade and other activities to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Read More about Fourth of July parade to mark 250th anniversary of Independence Day
As the city of Gig Harbor prepares to overhaul its zoning codes, a possible public-private partnership to bring multifamily housing to the Judson Street complex is an option.
Read More about City sees benefit to multifamily housing — but keeping commercial presence — at Peninsula Shopping Center