Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
The school district’s insurance pool will cover the settlement awarded to families that sued Peninsula over the conduct of Jordan Roy Henderson.
Read More about Peninsula School District to pay $23.2 million to settle sex assault negligence suits
The city budget is in a solid place for the next two-year cycle. After that, the outlook could turn grim.
Read More about As city works out biennial budget, projections show expenses outpacing revenue by 2031
The city is still weeks away from approving the budget, but preliminary plans call for adding a police officer, public works employee, business and policy analyst and a new communications staffer.
Read More about Preliminary budget includes plans for four new city employees
You might find yourself green with envy if you miss the Witches Brew paddling event on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Read More about Fourth annual Witches Brew paddle event promises to be wicked good fun
Republican Gary Parker and incumbent Democrat Deb Krishnadasan, both of Gig Harbor, face off for the 26th District Senate seat.
Read More about 26th District Senate race matches Republican businessman against Democratic incumbent with school board background
Charter Amendment 53 asks if the county sheriff should be appointed by the executive and the council, instead of elected by voters.
Read More about Pierce County voters to decide whether sheriff should be appointed or elected
All Hallow’s Eve may still be more than a week away, but trunk or treats are cranking up and jack-o-lanterns are already being lit.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Halloween is hauntingly near
We asked Pierce County Council candidates Mike Solan and Brenda Lykins the same questions about key issues. Here are their answers.
Read More about Pierce County Council candidates in their own words
Mike Solan, a former president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, is the Republican candidate for Pierce County Council representing Gig Harbor.
Read More about Solan seeks a seat on Pierce County Council representing Gig Harbor
Brenda Lykins, a former Gig Harbor City Council member, is the Democratic candidate to represent the area on the Pierce County Council.
Read More about Lykins seeks a seat on the Pierce County Council representing District 7