Sports Beat | Expect another tight Fish Bowl
Sep 16, 2026 | By: Dennis BrownePeninsula (0-2) and Gig Harbor (1-1) face off on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma.
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‘Amidst the Changing Tides’ shares stories of a personal connection to the water
Sep 16, 2026 | By: Marsha HartThe anthology, compiled by Drienie Hattingh of Gig Harbor, includes reflections on life along and in the Salish Sea.
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Gig Harbor teen ready to race on the national stage
Sep 16, 2026 | By: Nathan HyunChristiana “Roo” Truebenbach, 17, is among those competing this week during the USA Stand-Up Paddleboard National Championships in Gig Harbor.
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City adopts tax incentive program to encourage affordable housing
Sep 15, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe council voted 5-1 to adopt a 12-year multi-family tax exemption program. But what happens after 12 years?
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Harbor Happenings | Open Studio Tour, paddle championships, Fish Bowl and more
Sep 15, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAn absolutely packed weekend is ahead, with the Open Studio Tour, Fish Bowl, the USA SUP National Championships and more.
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Sign, not median, will restrict left turns from Burnham to northbound Highway 302
Sep 14, 2026 | By: Vince DiceWork starts Wednesday on a relatively low-cost project to improve safety on Highway 302 in Purdy, according to WSDOT.
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Planning Commission recommends higher building threshold in low-density areas
Sep 14, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city wants to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units.
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Peninsula School District expands activity bus schedule so more kids can participate
Sep 14, 2026 | By: Christina T HenryActivity buses will operate four days a week, instead of two, which the district expects will allow more kids to participate.
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B’s Bagels to move to a new home
Sep 14, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigB’s Bagels outgrew its current location on Uddenberg Lane and will move to the former O’Looney’s Pub location next spring.
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Sept. 11 attack still killing firefighters, chief says on 25th anniversary of tragedy
Sep 11, 2026 | By: Vince DiceGig Harbor Fire and Medic One Chief Dennis Doan mourned both those who died on Sept. 11 and those who died in the 25 years since at Friday’s ceremony.
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