The Gig Harbor Democrat also called on the Department of Defense to ensure same-sex couples receive the benefits of marriage equality.
As one of the four community partners in the pilot program, the money will get it running so officials can decide whether it's worth making permanent.
The state issued a report today detailing what will happen if the legislature fails to pass a budget by July 1. Would you be affected by any of the closures?
The Tacoma Readiness Center will be paid for with dollars from Army construction projects that came in under budget.
Crews reduced the width of the runway, added new signage and repaved the runway, among other improvements at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor.
The informal coffee session begins at 2:30 p.m., at Kimball Espresso Gallery.
Here's a list of meetings at the City of Gig Harbor.
The city will consider a pilot project that allows reservations at Crescent Creek Park.
The ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Friday, June 7, will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m
Several activities scheduled near and on the eastbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge will require night closures three nights next week.Â
More than a dozen offices remain open with no one having filed to run for them. The Pierce County Auditor has announced a three-day filing period that takes place from June 5 through June 7.
The City of Gig Harbor will be closing several portions of the downtown area for the annual Maritime Gig Festival.
The meetings are spread out throughout the 6th Congressional District, including the final meeting at Tacoma Community College.
Here is the Gig Harbor legislator's weekly e-mail to his constituents.
The meeting on June 5 will take place at the Cottesmore of Life Care Cafe in Gig Harbor from 2 to 4 p.m.
The City of Gig Harbor is hosting an open house May 22, where it will share the findings of two recent stakeholder workshops on the city-owned property.
After the public comment, the Washington State Transportation Commission will vote on the proposed 25-cent increase this year and another in 2014.
They'll be able see to Gig Harbor from Chambers Bay Golf Course, but will visitors make the drive across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to visit?
The tower was scheduled to close June 15, along with 148 other airports, because of sequestration cuts. It will remain open until Sept. 30.
The City of Gig Harbor is hosting an open house May 22, where it will share the findings of two recent stakeholder workshops on the city owned property.
Filing week for Gig Harbor candidates runs through Friday, May 17, with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office.
The roadwork for Gig Harbor's Donkey Creek Restoration & Transportation Improvement Project will continue all day until complete.
The Congressman from Gig Harbor is scheduled to hold two "Star Wars"-themed fundraisers and a "galactic trivia battle," reports The Center for Public Integrity.
The federal legislation is designed to help workers save money for education and job training through the establishment of worker-owned, employer-matched savings plans called Lifelong Learning Accounts.
Rep. Jan Angel, who represents the 26th Legislative District, said she was thrilled with the approval of the final transportation budget, which includes a component that will have Tacoma Narrows Bridge refinancing options studied.
The 26th District legislator gives constituents an update on happenings in Olympia and beyond.
Gig Harbor City Councilmember Paul Kadzik will be seeking his third term on the City Council.
The congressman from Gig Harbor will host a reception Monday at the University of Washington Tacoma, during which the winners of the annual high school arts contest will be revealed.
Elected positions up for the vote in Gig Harbor this November include seats for state senator, mayor, city council and the Peninsula School District Board of Directors. Candidates must file online between May 13 and 17, 2013.
In addition to the city council meeting, there will be a council workstudy at 4:30 p.m.
Over a period of 3 nights, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will be replacing the original steel rivets from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.