City seeks consultant for Masonic Lodge assessmentThe city of Gig Harbor will ask a consultant to prepare a report by early May, after which officials can make decisions on the future of the Masonic Lodge. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Gig Harbor City Council approves small property tax increaseThe 0.86% property tax increase will cost the owner of an average-value home inside city limits about $4.55 next year. Oct 28 26October 28, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
26th Legislative District Position 2 candidates in their own wordsWe asked 26th Legislative District Position 2 candidates Katy Cornell and Renee Hernandez Greenfield four questions. Here are their answers. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
26th District Position 2: Katy Cornell, Renee Hernandez Greenfield seek vacant House seatDemocrat Hernandez Greenfield and Republican Cornell are running for the position being vacated by Michelle Valdez. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
26th Legislative District Position 1 candidates in their own wordsWe asked 26th Legislative District Position 1 candidates David Olson and Adison Richards four questions. Here are their answers. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
26th District Position 1: Freshman Democrat faces challenge from PSD board memberDemocrat Adison Richards is finishing his first term in the Legislature. Republican David Olson wants to replace him. Oct 22 26October 22, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Fourth annual Witches Brew paddle event promises to be wicked good funYou might find yourself green with envy if you miss the Witches Brew paddling event on Saturday, Oct. 24. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
As city works out biennial budget, projections show expenses outpacing revenue by 2031The city budget is in a solid place for the next two-year cycle. After that, the outlook could turn grim. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Preliminary budget includes plans for four new city employeesThe 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. Oct 21 26October 21, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
City adopts two measures in step toward aligning with state housing mandatesThe target area for the multifamily tax exemption program is the entirety of Gig Harbor, but the program does not require the city to change current zoning. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Council approves recommended lodging tax allocationsThe Chamber of Commerce, as the city's tourism marketing arm, will get $442,000. Seven other groups will split the remaining $170,000. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Ballot measure would bring back holiday shuttle, increase bus service in Gig HarborPierce Transit’s Proposition 1 would increase the transit agency’s sales tax from 0.6% to 0.9%, allowing increased service on Route 100. Oct 14 26October 14, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Tacoma Pushes to Reimagine Crash-Prone Portland AvenueBetween safety upgrades and proposed new bus route, one of Tacoma’s most dangerous roads may see a safer future. The changes are a long time in the making. Oct 13 26October 13, 2026Article at theurbanist.org
For millions of AAPIs, only disaggregated data can show the real pictureWhether it’s the rising cost of living, lack of affordable housing, severely restricted healthcare options, voting, or increased concerns about federal immigration enforcement, many Asian Americans… Oct 12 26October 12, 2026Article at nwasianweekly.com
“I have a strong reaction to” injustice: Renee Walls seeks to bring decades of professional, lived experience to the benchThroughout her life, Renee Walls has witnessed how injustice can shape families and communities. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at nwasianweekly.com
A barn and a boat top city’s 2027 legislative priority listAmong other priorities, the city of Gig Harbor will ask the state to help fund a rehab of the Wilkinson Farm Park barn and to chip in for a new police boat. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
City planning for reduction in sales tax revenueDue to the state government's ongoing budget shortfall, the city is bracing for losing $465,000 to $930,000 in sales tax revenue. Oct 05 26October 05, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Filipino legislator behind bill making it illegal to impersonate ICE seeks to tackle affordability, further immigrant safety if electedFor the past 18 years, Edwin Obras has worked for the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department. Oct 01 26October 01, 2026Article at nwasianweekly.com
City utility customers may face more rate increasesWithin the next 10 years, the city of Gig Harbor may need to drill a new well and upgrade its stormwater treatment plant. Those projects could force another rate increase. Sep 30 26September 30, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
Committee reworks funding recommendations for lodging tax grantsThe latest recommendation would steer more money toward the Chamber of Commerce, which handles tourism marketing for the city. Sep 23 26September 23, 2026Article at gigharbornow.org
