Gig Harbor News

The Washington State Transportation Commission on May 20 voted unanimously to increase the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates, at its final hearing in Gig Harbor.

The M/V Kennewick sails through morning fog into Keystone Harbor. A recent meeting with ferry officials and legislators resulted in several changes for the new boats.

With tolls expected to increase a total of 50 cents on the eastbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge over the next two summers, drivers face a hard reality.

The City of Gig Harbor will host a public open house Wednesday to discuss the future of the Ancich property.

Todd Best did not wait until the last minute to make the Bremerton mayor election a race, but he came pretty close.

The City of Gig Harbor will host a public open house from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday May 22, regarding the future of the Ancich property.

Toll customers and other interested persons will have an opportunity to comment one more time before the Washington State Transportation Commission makes a final decision on the proposed toll-rate increase for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Talented teenage artists and writers demonstrated their creative skills through original poetry, short story, drawing and photography in Pierce County Library System's Teen Writing and Art Contest - Our Own Expressions.

May 9: A man woke up from his sleep when his nose began to bleed. He attempted to curb the bleeding by pinching his nose.

From summer recreation to the neighborhood buzz, our Local Voices Bloggers fill us in on the interesting, important and humorous parts of life in Gig Harbor.

Gas prices in the Gig Harbor area are tipping the $4 mark for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel as road trip season approaches, but prices aren't expected to reach the levels seen in 2012.

Pierce County is indicating that surrounding cities could be asked to help the 2015 U.S. Open run smoothly.

Candidate filing begins Monday, May 13 with the Pierce County Auditor's Office. 26th Legislative District Senator Gig Harbor Mayor Gig Harbor City Council Members Peninsula School District Board of Directors Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One Board of Commissioners Key Peninsula Fire Board of Commissioners Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District ... (more)

WHAT : Public hearing on whether to allow food trucks in Gig Harbor WHEN : Gig Harbor City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., Monday WHERE: Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St.

Cindy Murphy of Tacoma, of the Harmon Brewing Company, flashes a radiant smile and retro sunglasses at patrons of beer and sun lovers had their fill at the second annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival Saturday May 11, 2013.

Rep. Derek Kilmer will make his first official visit as a Congressman to a public technical or community college on Monday, May 13, at Bates Technical College.

They've danced at bus stops. They've danced in bars, hair salons and at the library.

WHAT : Open house on Ancich Property WHEN : 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 22 WHERE : Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St.

Total calls during this period: 73 EMS: 58 Fire/Service: 5 Other: 11 On May 4, a motorcyclist lost control of her motorcycle when traffic in front of her suddenly slowed.

A vocalist from Gig Harbor will be part of a select group of musicians and singers who will perform May 11 in Seattle.