After the Senate Republicans passed a budget bill with the help of three Democrats Friday night, Rep. Larry Seaquist shares his take on the latest developments.
Final straw poll results are being tabulated, but news reports project that Mitt Romney will win the state after Saturday's caucus.
Sen. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, who sponsored the bill, said taxpayers' money should not be spent on building classroom space for online, out-of-district students.
About 2,000 people gathered at the Highland Community Center in Bellevue to support Mitt Romney, vying to be the GOP nominee for president.
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Rep. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard, whose two grandsons are also state troopers, co-sponsored the resolution in honor of Trooper Tony Radulescu.
The former governor of Massachusetts, vying to be the Republican presidential nominee, has added a meet and greet at Highland Community Center in Bellevue.
The agenda includes 56th Street/Point Fosdick Project and an interim city administrator agreement.
According to Gig Harbor officials, the city has not officially hired former Gig Harbor Police Chief Denny Richards to replace City Administrator Rob Karlinsey. Richards is currently the city manager in Kelso, Washington.
The first phase included the removal of deteriorated pile and framing timbers and the reconstruction of the supporting structure the 100-year-old historic Skansie Net Shed.
See tonight's Gig Harbor City Council meeting agenda here on Patch.
If you would like to help select the Republican Presidential Candidate on Saturday, March 3, but aren't sure how it works, here's some information.
Gig Harbor City Administrator Rob Karlinsey has been hired as the City Manager for the City of Kenmore.
The presidential candidate's visit follows recent trips to Puget Sound by President Obama, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.
Pierce County District Court said it will dismiss 14,000 Tacoma Narrows Bridge infractions, which were issued between September and December 2011.
The president's message Friday was simple: work hard, play fair and share responsibility.
Led by Seattle native Chris Hansen, the proposed arena in the city's SoDo District would be paid for via $290 million in private investment and $200 million via admission taxes and other revenue generated by the facility.
Nominate someone from Gig Harbor who have championed local government transparency as part of Sunshine Week 2012.
Karin Ashabraner, who teaches eighth grade U.S. history at Goodman Middle School, will run for the 26th District seat as a democrat.
The Republican presidential hopeful will also stop in Vancouver and Richland.
A U.S. House bill would end dedicated transit funding, reversing 30 years of public transportation policy.
Washington state will become the seventh state in the union to legalize same-sex marriage if Gov. Gregoire signs the legislation as she promised Wednesday after the house approved the bill.
The Pierce County Asset Building Coalition is offering Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites throughout Pierce County, including Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula, for working and low-income individuals and families this tax season.
The committee will consider additional rate scenarios for further analysis before recommending a new toll rate to the Washington State Transportation Commission on March 20.
The House Local Government Committee approved Rep. Jan Angel's House Bill 2267 on Tuesday.
As state lawmakers start their third week of legislative session in Olympia, Rep. Larry Seaquist asks for input from Gig Harbor residents.
Public is invited to review and comment on Wilkinson Farm Park Trail System Plan.
The City of Gig Harbor will be widening and reconstructing a section of Point Fosdick Drive west of Olympic to 56th along with 56th Street from Point Fosdick to Olympic Drive this spring.
Due to the winter storm, find out what's open and closed for Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Drivers should prepare for hazardous conditions on interstates and secondary roads during the winter storm.
Edmonds is currently the only city in the state with a plastic bag ban in effect. Mukilteo, Bellingham and Seattle will enact a similar ban this year.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday at Kopachuck Middle School.
Three members of the Gig Harbor City Council were sworn in at the meeting on Monday.
City of Gig Harbor Building & Fire Safety Director and Emergency Management Director, Dick Bower, has accepted a position with the California State University at Monterey Bay.
Just in time for the opening day of the 2012 regular state legislative session, Sen. Derek Kilmer, Rep. Jan Angel and Rep. Larry Seaquist spoke on their priorities this upcoming session.
The eight members of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee will meet this Wednesday to begin discussing new toll rates.
Joan Probala reminds us that with the New Year comes tax season; itemize your return to take advantage of deductions for homeowners.