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More than 30,000 people used the new rec center during its first five months of operation, PenMet said this week.
Read More about New rec center meeting PenMet’s financial expectations
About 100 people attended a vigil on March 4 to memorialize Zoya Shabylinka, Joanne Brandani, Stephanie Killilea and Louise Talley.
Read More about Vigil honors memory of women killed in stabbing near Wauna
The city council heard a presentation from South Sound Military and Communities Partnerships, an organization that builds relationships between Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma and local jurisdictions.
Read More about City considers joining organization to support its military families
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
John McDaniel, Enrico Shein, Sydney Gardner and Derek Liu make up the team of local students competing in the 2026 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Championship.
Read More about Peninsula NJROTC Academic Team earns trip to national championship in D.C.
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
The American Cancer Society named a team representing the Gig Harbor branch of Commencement Bank as its Nationwide Corporate Relay for Life Team of the Year for 2025.
Read More about Local bank branch’s team is leading the most important Relay race
Zoya Shablykina’s family issued a statement on the tragedy on the Key Peninsula and the failure of the mental health system.
Read More about Letter to the Editor | Remember Zoya Shablykina for her life, not how she died
Get some good eats in Gig Harbor: Empty Bowls and Chowderfest are Saturday, and Restaurant Week starts Sunday.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Empty Bowls, Restaurant Week on the horizon
City arts commissioners Stephanie Killilea and Joanne Brandani and community volunteer Louise Talley were among those who died on Feb. 24 near Lake Kathryn.
Read More about City arts commissioners, local volunteer among those killed in Key Peninsula stabbing