Legislation proposes to pay off Tacoma Narrows Bridge, remove tolls
Dec 06, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichEmily Randall, D-Bremerton, pre-filed the bill in the Senate on Monday and a companion bill was filed in the House.
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U-cut tree farms gain popularity as escape from pandemic isolation
Dec 05, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonMore cooped-up families have been taking to the outdoors in search of the perfect Christmas tree.
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Heritage event, sister city effort illuminate Norwegian ties
Dec 04, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichRotary-led group close to finalizing sisterhood with Bodø, Norway; Heritage in the Harbor event Friday honors Norwegian culture, history and traditions.
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Sleigh load of holiday events gathers steam this weekend
Dec 02, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe TideFest craft fair runs all weekend, and Sunday features the Christmas tree lighting at Skansie Brothers Park.
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Census: Gig Harbor population boomed during past decade
Dec 01, 2021 | By: Ted KenneyThe city far outshot its growth target, ballooning from 7,126 to 12,029 with little attributable to annexation. The pace next decade shouldn’t be nearly as quick.
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Tacoma Narrows Airport could expand, but not to accommodate airliners
Nov 30, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichA commission exploring how to handle future passenger, cargo and general aviation traffic is asking for suggestions from the public.
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Lodging tax dollars recycled into more tourists
Nov 29, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOf lodging taxes, $125,000 goes to visitor-drawing events and $375,000 contributes to operating the city’s Tourism and Marketing Department.
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Local cidery, winery offering expanded drink choices
Nov 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWine lovers and cider-sippers, take heart. Options for locally produced libations have expanded in recent months. Locust Cider opened in June at the site formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, next to the Inn at Gig Harbor. Two Loons Winery has been maturing in an east-side garage for several years. Owned by now-Gig Harbor residents Jason
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Allen appointed as Gig Harbor Municipal Court judge
Nov 26, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, infractions and parking violations that occur within the city limits.
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City Council passes $118.2 million budget for next year
Nov 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAlso at Monday’s meeting, the Council heard that 416 curbs need to be made ADA-compliant at a rate of 17 per year and $15,000 per ramp.
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