Penny Hulse wants to develop a community advisory committee to help with long-term planning for the fire department.
While most governments and services will be closed, find out which businesses and establishments will be available throughout the community.
Users will be able to watch the Steilacoom fireworks from the properties, but they'll have to leave once the show is over.
Vehicles will need to display the daily or annual pass when using state parks and recreation areas.
With boating season in full swing, officials warn boaters not to get caught without their tabs.
Under the proposal, Councilman Stan Flemming lives outside the district he represents. University Place and Fircrest are separated from Gig Harbor.
State law requires the Pierce County Auditor's Office to hold the three-day election period for positions that don't have any candidates.
The Washington State Department of Health recently opened 50 additional acres of Vaughn Bay to commercial shellfish harvesting after a successful effort by the Pierce County Shellfish Partners to restore water quality.
A new ordinance imposing two-hour parking in downtown Gig Harbor and $25 fines for violators went uncontested before the city council Monday night, June 27.
A recent Gig Harbor grad was recognized for his work on the city's Map Your Neighborhood project.
Officials from both University Place and Gig Harbor are scheduled to give updates.
Democrat says he intends to keep businesses here and create high tech industry clusters to create job opportunities for residents across the state.
Starting Tuesday, June 28, the City of Gig Harbor and unincorporated Pierce County residents are allowed to shoot off fireworks.
Fire insurance premiums may drop, thanks to better protection class ratings for Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One.
While the Fourth of July holiday can be fun, there are some safety concerns with fireworks that can be hazardous to kids and teens. Patch explores firework safety for families.
See tonight's Gig Harbor City Council meeting agenda here on Patch.
The US Congressman plans appearances in Seattle and Yakima Valley on Monday.
While formal consensus has not been reached yet on the four current proposals for re-drawing the seven districts, whatever staff recommendation Districting Committee members receive June 28 essentially will determine the boundaries for the next 10 years.
Pierce County has a new, more user-friendly system to let people know that they've got jury duty.
Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif and Walli Mujahidh were arrested Wednesday night for allegedly plotting to attack a Seattle military processing center.
The Pierce County Districting Committee, charged with re-drawing the seven County Council districts, has been wrestling for months with four proposals. Committee members have until July 28 to make a decision.
The $120 million project's completion means southbound cars on Interstate 5 won't have to weave between lanes just to exit, and northbound will cross the freeway via a bridge that connects westbound.
Effective July 1, all state-run stores will be open until 9 p.m. or later.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said it has asked the court to dismiss about 11,000 infractions and refund all infractions issued between March 19 and June 2. In the meantime, customers are encouraged to update their Good To Go accounts
Stacy Colberg, the former lead court clerk for the Gig Harbor Municipal Court, replaces Wenatchee-bound Paul Nelson.
The City of Gig Harbor cut down 18 maple trees at Wilkinson Farm Park this week.
The Lakewood-based public-transportation agency faces a $51-million budget shortfall by next year and needs to cut another 15 percent in service by Oct. 2. Eastern Pierce County, Key Peninsula, Gig Harbor and Olympia are all affected.
Gig Harbor City Council passes the Waterfront Millville ordinance with a 4-3 vote Monday night.
In what may be a blow for some Millville residents and a boost to the survival prospects of the Red Rooster Café, the Gig Harbor City Council voted Monday night to allow small restaurants to close later and serve alcohol.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will be holding a public meeting une 22 to discuss ways to handle the Douglas fir/root rot issue at the Kopachuck State Park.
Most of the groups are already believed to be defunct. However, active groups can apply for reinstatement of tax-exempt status.
Wednesday was "a great day for Gig Harbor," says the mayor, who was on hand as Olympic Property Group representatives present the city with seven acres of land and $50,000.
McKenna, who announced his intentions at his alma mater Sammamish High School, was first elected to public office in 1995.
McKenna, a graduate of Sammamish High School, is expected to announce that he will run for governor, reported the Seattle Times.
Today is the last day for candidates to file with the Pierce County Auditor's Office for the November elections. Find out who will be running for office this fall.
Animal welfare organizations in Pierce County will offer free spay/neuter services and workshops for pit bulls throughout the month of June.
After thousands of infractions were mailed out to Good to Go pass owners in May, WSDOT has launched an investigation to resolve the problem.
The Board of Health says it compromised between the need to protect the public from unknown dangers of smokeless cigarettes versus possible benefits of helping smokers kick their smoking habit.
The vote Wednesday from the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health came after a month of public comment and input from the public on the controversial e-cigarettes.