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Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing

Aug 28, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.

Pierce County Conservation District will replace an old bulkhead and restore the beach.

PenMet announces fall closure of Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park

Aug 27, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The 10-week closure of the beloved DeMolay Sandspit Park on Fox Island allows removal of a bulkhead and restoration of a beach.

PenMet adding 39 acres to McCormick Forest Park

Aug 27, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

The park district was awarded a second grant Tuesday, the two of which will cover the estimated $1.7 million cost.

City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones

Aug 25, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.

Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding

Aug 21, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.

Krishnadasan won primary election by 1,158 votes

Aug 20, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Caldier led the primary election in early returns, but late-arriving ballots boosted Krishnadasan. Both candidates advance to the general.

Smaller, more civil crowd greets Randall at latest town hall

Aug 19, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

About 200 people attended the town hall at UW-Tacoma, asking questions on everything from military deployments to U.S. cities to communicating with Generation Z.

Two years in, call volume at 988 crisis line up 52%

Aug 19, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.

Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter

Aug 18, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.

Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts

Aug 18, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.

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