Complicated federal permitting process again delays Commercial Fishing Homeport
Jul 21, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickFederal agencies denied Gig Harbor’s third permitting attempt for the long-sought Commercial Fishing Homeport.
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Business groups target Democrats after Legislature raised taxes
Jul 17, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State StandardPro-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: Ed FriedrichThe 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: Gig Harbor Now StaffCrews 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: Ed FriedrichCovid 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: Carolyn BickThe 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: Ted KenneyAt 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: Charlee Glock-JacksonKelly 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: Ed FriedrichThe 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: Ed FriedrichPeople are invited to experience the new facility for free during a grand-opening celebration on Saturday.
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