Preview: Lawmakers, state officials discuss legislative priorities at Gig Harbor Chamber's Capital Program

Published: 02/03/12 16:51:07

The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s annual Capital Program gave chamber members, city government officials and others a chance to hear what legislators­ — both Democrats and Republicans — had to say about the state budget, jobs and a host of other important issues.

Focus of Pierce County Economic Development Department: Jobs

Published: 02/03/12 15:51:41

The basis of the Pierce County Economic Development Department’s strategic plan is jobs, Division Manager Denise Dyer said at Thursday morning’s Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Forum at Cottesmore of Life Care.

Final dual shows progress for Seahawks grapplers

Published: 01/31/12 13:48:45

The Peninsula High School wrestling team isn’t built for sustained success in dual meets at the moment, but the Seahawks looked razor-sharp in last Thursday’s Class 3A South Puget Sound League finale against the Lakes Lancers.

Ward, Murphy shine in Gig Harbor's blowout of Shelton

Published: 01/31/12 13:44:19

The last thing the Gig Harbor Tides boys basketball team can afford as it tries to salvage the rest of its season is an upset loss, and the Tides made sure that didn’t happen in last Wednesday’s Class 4A Narrows League contest with the Shelton Highclimbers.

School district levy issue has multiple sides

Published: 02/02/12 08:30:46

For the past few weeks, this page has been dominated by the single issue that will be on the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula-area special election ballots on Feb. 14. The Peninsula School District is asking voters to renew its expiring three-year maintenance and operations levy, and some of the arguments have been made on our pages and electronic media. It’s a good discussion to have.

Schools have been good stewards of education dollars

Published: 01/31/12 15:29:44

In two weeks, voters will be asked to vote on the 2012 Peninsula School District levy. Out in our community, there appears to be an abundance of misunderstandings regarding what a levy is or what it does for schools, the students who attend them, and the community at large.

SWEAT FOR VETS

Sweat for Vets: Race puts healthy families in perspective

Published: 10/20/11 15:06:34

Those who serve our military understand true pain and sacrifice. And families of soldiers who are deployed go through it, too.

SPORTSCENE

More girls hoops: Bonney Lake holds off cold-shooting Peninsula squad

Published: 02/02/12 12:38:00

As the gymnasium cleared for the final time, tears rolled down Carley Council’s cheeks as she spoke about her senior season of basketball with the Peninsula Seahawks.

Wayward wallaby surprises Pierce County sheriff's deputy

Published: 02/03/12 12:12:29

A wallaby who wandered away from her Gig Harbor home Thursday did what any lost being would do: found a police officer to guide her back to safety.

Who should fund Pierce County flood control? Public weighs in

Published: 02/01/12 12:39:44

Residents and officials debated Tuesday whether it would be fair for Pierce County to charge all residents the same tax rate to create and operate a new flood-control zone district.

Kilmer bill regarding sales tax on Narrows bridge to be heard Monday

Published: 02/03/12 17:02:14

Stage 1 burn ban issued in Pierce County

Published: 02/03/12 16:08:36

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