Sports Beat | Football teams push unbeaten foes in playoff losses
Nov 14, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Seahawks and Tides both pushed top-five, unbeaten opponents before succumbing in the round of 32.
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City Council approves water, sewer and stormwater rate increases to begin on March 1
Nov 13, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickGig Harborites can expect to see changes in their utility bills starting next year after the Gig Harbor City Council approved a rate increase at its Nov. 10 meeting. Councilmember Emily Stone cast the sole “no” vote. The city has deliberated increasing rates for all three utilities — water, sewer, and stormwater — since July. The
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Family Promise uses AI to help combat homelessness in Pierce County
Nov 13, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonFamily Promise, a national organization whose local chapter is a central player in fighting homelessness in Pierce County, plans to expand to other Western Washington communities.
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Speedy Heikkila leads fast-rising Gig Harbor soccer team
Nov 13, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneKarin Heikkila has 19 goals and 17 assists this season for the Tides, who earned the No. 1 seed into the state tournament.
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Peninsula School District flip flops on political rally at Gig Harbor High School
Nov 13, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe district first allowed Let’s Go Washington to host a “Super Signer” rally, then denied it, then allowed it again.
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Historic Preservation Commission wants city to tap the brakes on Masonic Lodge
Nov 12, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe Gig Harbor Historic Preservation Commission unanimously voted on Nov. 10 to recommend that the city hold off on demolishing the former Masonic Lodge. The commission also suggested contracting with a surveyor for an historic structures report before the city makes any decisions. The commission voted to support preserving the lodge in some form as
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Gig Harbor grad Davis Alexander to play on Canadian football’s biggest stage
Nov 12, 2025 | By: Leland SmithFormer Tides star Davis Alexander’s Montreal Alouettes face the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Grey Cup, the CFL’s championship game, on Sunday.
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Veterans Day Celebration marks anniversary of three military services
Nov 11, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe celebration, billed as the largest indoor Veterans Day ceremony in Washington, drew more than 500 people to the Vintage Aero Museum.
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Basket Brigade hoping to feed 800 families this Thanksgiving
Nov 11, 2025 | By: Marsha HartHere’s how to donate or volunteer for the Basket Brigade, and how to sign up to receive a Thanksgiving dinner.
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Taco Time owner hopes to re-open in December after renovations
Nov 11, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe city of Gig Harbor has approved permits for renovation of the Taco Time on Point Fosdick Drive, and owner Steve Nelson said the heat is on. The work will cost more than $1 million, and Nelson hopes it will be completed and the eatery re-opened by late December. Nelson owns 11 of the fast
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