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In this file photo from June 28, 2012, Gwen Barber of Spanaway, a toll taker for Trans Core at the toll plaza on Hwy. 16 East in Gig Harbor Thursday elicits a smile from motorist even though they have to pay to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The Washington State Transportation Commission voted Monday in favor adding 25 cents to the toll to cross the bridge. (DEAN J. KOEPFLER/Staff photographer)

Commission unanimously approves Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll hike

It’s official: Tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will increase 25 cents starting July 1, with another 25-cent toll increase set for July 1, 2014.

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Pierce County candidates file for 2013 elections
Published May 17th, 2013 - 7:25PM
Several Pierce County cities will see a leadership shakeup at the end of this year, as many cities are losing their mayors and others have attracted challengers.
Sunshine, extra supplies provide rockin' good time at Gig Harbor beer fest
Published May 11th, 2013 - 6:43PM
A hot concrete parking lot in the middle of a shopping center might not sound like the greatest place to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. Add 18 brewers, though, pouring samples of the Pacific Northwest’s finest craft beers, and you’d be surprised what a difference it makes.
FAA will keep control towers open for now at smaller airports
Published May 10th, 2013 - 8:58PM
The Federal Aviation Administration will keep open for now the 149 control towers at small airports that were slated to close as the result of governmentwide automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress, the Transportation Department said Friday.
Night lane closures coming next week to Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Published May 3rd, 2013 - 5:29PM
Crews will close two lanes across the westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge for several hours next week. The two remaining westbound lanes of state Route 16 will stay open through each night.
Donkey Creek project snarls traffic, cuts into business in Gig Harbor
Published May 1st, 2013 - 9:43PM
Businesses and residents are feeling the pinch from a major construction project in downtown Gig Harbor that will cause traffic delays through the summer tourism season.
Harmon Brewing nabs spot at Narrows Airport for new restaurant
Published May 1st, 2013 - 11:06AM
The Tacoma Narrows Airport, home to several restaurants throughout the years, will soon welcome a new, high-profile tenant: the entrepreneurs behind Tacoma's Harmon Brewing Company.
Adventuress brings sailing experience to South Sound
Published April 27th, 2013 - 6:39PM
The Adventuress isn’t your typical tall ship. The schooner, built in 1913, has seen sailors young and old from all corners of the South Sound, and this week it will dock in Foss Waterway to share its charm with Tacoma residents.
Guernsey campaign to become Gig Harbor’s next mayor kicks off
Published April 26th, 2013 - 12:57PM
Gig Harbor City Council member Jill Guernsey made it official Thursday: She’s running to be the city’s next mayor. Local and county officials, community leaders and others packed the Java & Clay Cafe — festooned outside and inside with blue, green and white balloons — in downtown Gig Harbor for the official kick-off event.
Gig Harbor suspect in smothering attempt freed for now
Published April 23rd, 2013 - 7:39PM
A 47-year-old man arrested last week on suspicion of trying to smother his girlfriend’s elderly mother was to be released from jail Tuesday evening after Pierce County prosecutors said they needed more time to make a charging decision.
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