Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
According to the calendar, summer continues for a few more weeks. But the end of Summer Sounds and the farmers market and the start of school says otherwise.
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A federal program helped food banks buy produce from local farmers. It won’t be available next year.
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The Donkey Creek Bridge used to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. But until recently, it was hard to figure out why.
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The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
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A cell phone study at the University of Washington, which included Peninsula School District, offers a look at how teachers, students and parents feel about bans.
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Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.
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The district does not endorse or affiliate with LifeWise, but parents who wish their children to attend such a program can take them there during school hours.
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Caldier led the primary election in early returns, but late-arriving ballots boosted Krishnadasan. Both candidates advance to the general.
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About 200 people attended the town hall at UW-Tacoma, asking questions on everything from military deployments to U.S. cities to communicating with Generation Z.
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988 both gets callers in crisis to those best able to help them and relieves pressure on first responders and 911 lines.
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