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Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy updates budget status
Published May 25th, 2012 - 11:32AM
At a time when less-than-encouraging budget news has all too often been the norm, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy was something of a breath of fresh air.
Lending a helping hand
Published May 16th, 2012 - 12:05AM
A group of people gathered in a circle in the barnyard at Kaukiki Farm, listening intently to its owner, Warwick Bryant.
Key Peninsula residents urged to attend logging forum
Published May 24th, 2012 - 12:42PM
Residents concerned about future logging on the Key Peninsula can attend a meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. May 24 at the Key Peninsula Civic Center in Vaughn. The meeting will be hosted by the Key Peninsula Community Council.
Pirouette dances back to sea
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 4:33PM
After years of being restored at the Eddon Boatyard, the Pirouette sat in a cradle on the shore of Gig Harbor Bay on Saturday afternoon, awaiting the rising tide. The boat was the second of the Thunderbird sailboats crafted at the boatyard, one of the original designs that, after a few adjustments, became the prototype for all other Thunderbirds.
Tolls to go up July 1
Published May 21st, 2012 - 8:17PM
It became official Monday night: It's going to cost more to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge this summer. Following a final public hearing on the proposal at the Gig Harbor Civic Center, the Washington State Transportation Commission adopted new toll rates as follows: increasing electronic Good to Go! tolls to $4 from $2.75, cash tolls to $5 from $4, and pay-by-mail tolls to $6 from $5.50.
Alumni of Distinction shine
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 9:28AM
Each year, The Peninsula Gateway, in cooperation with its sponsors and the Peninsula School District, recognizes students and alumni who have distinguished themselves in their lifetime achievements. Lacey police Sgt. David Campbell, a Gig Harbor High School graduate, and theatre performer Micheal O’Hara, a Peninsula High School graduate, will be honored tonight as part of the 10th annual Students and Alumni of Distinction banquet.
Challengers to state reps file for 26th District seats
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Two 26th Legislative District state representatives will face challenges to their re-election bids as filing week came to a close on Friday. The 26th district takes in parts of north Pierce County, including Gig Harbor, and south-central Kitsap County, including Port Orchard and parts of Bremerton.
Residents briefed on city's water main replacement project
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Nearly a dozen people showed up at the Gig Harbor Civic Center last Wednesday afternoon to learn more about the city's planned Rainier Avenue/Cascade Avenue water main replacement project.
Bouck named new schools superintendent in Montana
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Outgoing Peninsula School District Superintendent Terry Bouck's retirement will be short-lived: He's been chosen to be the next superintendent of Billings School District 2 in Montana.
Stars shine at women's business awards ceremony
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
More than 200 people attended the Alliance of Women Owned Business' first Crystal Star Awards dinner at Canterwood Golf & Country Club on Thursday to see which two entrepreneurs would walk away winners.
Peninsula High School hosts annual radio conference
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Students from Peninsula High School and other area schools learned about the ins and outs of the broadcasting industry during Thursday’s annual Washington State High School Radio Awards and Conference.
Kids Corner: Peninsula High School CSI team places first in state skills competition
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
The Peninsula High School Crime Scene Investigation won the Washington State Skills USA competition in Renton last month.
Walker graduates from basic combat training
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Army Reserve Spc. Rebecca L. Welker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. She is a daughter of Mike Welker of Gig Harbor and Renee Gladieux-Principe of Bechtelsville, Pa.
Davis graduates from basic military training
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Merlin T. Davis has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He is a son of Polly Towle of Gig Harbor.
Wells Fargo opens office in Gig Harbor Conestoga Wealth Partners, LLC, has opened offices in Gig Harbor and Silverdale.
Published May 23rd, 2012 - 12:05AM
Conestoga is an independent affiliate of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and was formed by longtime financial advisers Robert Battin, James Shockman, Roger Finucan and AJ Thibeault. All have between 17 and 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, formerly with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.



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