WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment
Jul 09, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichCovid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.
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One person killed in fire on Key Peninsula early on the Fourth of July
Jul 08, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe cause of the fire is still being investigated, but fireworks were not believed to be involved.
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Harbor Happenings | Sunshine, music and lavender are on the docket for this week
Jul 08, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOutdoor concerts are planned at Skansie Park, Sehmel Park and Uptown; meanwhile, Olalla hosts its Lavender Festival.
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Local man’s pinball passion keeps players around the region in the game
Jul 07, 2025 | By: Marsha HartJustin Kaping of Gig Harbor owns Ka-Ping! Games, an operator of pinball machines at Locust Cider and other regional establishments.
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Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention
Jul 07, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe Pierce County councilmember announced on July 3 that she is undergoing radiation therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctors caught the cancer early thanks to a mammogram.
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Volunteers clean up post-Fourth of July trash on Purdy Spit
Jul 05, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickFourth of July revelers left plenty of detritus on the Purdy Spit, despite signs noting a ban on fireworks there and a tide that must’ve made setting them off there difficult. Volunteers gathered Saturday morning to clean up.
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Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play
Jul 03, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyAt least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.
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Lane closures expected on two bridges during week of July 7
Jul 03, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffOvernight lane closures are planned for the Purdy Bridge July 7 and 8; daytime lane closures will hit the westbound Narrows Bridge July 7 through 10.
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Evictions spike in Pierce County, around the state
Jul 03, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonPierce County had 3,568 evictions in 2024, a 22% jump from the prior year. Evictions were up 33% from pre-pandemic levels.
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State program examines alternatives to problematic chemicals in artificial turf, other products
Jul 02, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe state departments of Ecology and Health are leading an effort to determine whether turf can be manufactured without hazardous chemicals.
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