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The annual Peninsula High alumni soccer game helps raise funds to support current players at the school.
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The scholarships are worth a total of $54,000 to help local students continue their educations.
Read More about Heron’s Key awards scholarships to 19 graduating seniors
Photos from the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on Sunday, June 7, in Gig Harbor.
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From the dancing library carts to the Dragon Boats to school bands: Photos of participants in the Grande Parade.
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Did we take your picture at the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade? Look through these photos to find out.
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Blair Suek has resigned as athletic director at Gig Harbor High School, according to a statement from Peninsula School District chief of schools Michael Farmer. Farmer’s statement announced Suek’s resignation and added that “we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.” Suek has been the school’s athletic director since 2022, when she replaced longtime
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French Toast Theatre and its hard-working founder (and director, set designer, choreographer, etc. etc.) Madelyn Hunter is going on hiatus and hoping to re-organize as a nonprofit.
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The Gig Harbor girls water polo and boys soccer teams both rallied to finish third in their Class 3A state tournaments.
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Couple of Scoops Ice Cream and Candy will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 6, in the Olympic Village Shopping Center.
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The city of Gig Harbor is collecting more sales tax revenue than staff projected, but the data comes with a two-month lag.
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