Drivers will pay more to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge starting July 1 as the state Transportation Commission on Monday approved the first toll increase in four years.
A 52-year-old man was killed and a 54-year-old woman injured Monday morning when their cars collided on state Route 302 at the Purdy Spit. The deadly crashed blocked both directions of the roadway for more than two hours.
The sixth annual Gig Harbor Street Scramble will start Saturday at Skansie Brothers Park in downtown Gig Harbor.
Local art groups are good sources for free and interesting things to do in the South Sound. This week, the Peninsula Art League presents artist Jacqui Beck demonstrating painting techniques Tuesday evening in Gig Harbor and, on Thursday evening, the Telephone Room Gallery sponsors free entry to Tacoma Art Museum.
No one is sure precisely when, but there will come a long-awaited moment Saturday afternoon when the rising tide will lift a lovingly restored sailboat from its cradle in Gig Harbor.
A bear sighting at a Gig Harbor school prompted a modified lockdown at two schools and has delayed buses, according to Peninsula School District.
The Washington State Transportation Commission will adopt new toll rates Monday, May 21, following a final public hearing on the proposal.
Remember that announcement back in January about the first ever Gig Harbor beer festival? Well, it’s here already. The festival featuring South Sound taps will be this Saturday at Uptown Gig Harbor. On tap will be:
JoAnn Moore, a biology teacher at Gig Harbor High School, has been selected along with 13 other educators from around the country as this year’s National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows.
Chuck Cuzzetto will assume the role of acting superintendent for the Peninsula School District, following the retirement of Superintendent Terry Bouck at the end of the school year.
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