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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

Gig Harbor High students from across the political spectrum make their voices heard

Feb 14, 2026 | By:

At least 100 GHHS students protested federal immigration enforcement on Friday, joined by a smaller contingent of pro-Trump counter-protesters.

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Peninsula students rally against immigration tactics

Feb 13, 2026 | By:

The students walked from the high school to the Purdy Spit on Friday, Feb. 13, to protest ICE and federal immigration enforcement tactics.

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Sports Beat | Postseason edition of Fish Basket set for Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2026 | By:

Peninsula earned a spot in the Class 3A West Central District III boys basketball tournament on Feb. 7 with a 71-65 upset of Silas. The Seahawks (6-15, 3-13 PSL) face a familiar opponent next: Gig Harbor (13-8, 10-6). The Tides, seeded No. 5 at the district tournament, host the 12th-seeded Seahawks at 2 p.m. Saturday,

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Fox Island Bridge replacement details emerge in Pierce County’s newly-released study

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

The Fox Island Bridge Type, Size and Location study, released last week, clarifies length and cost for three replacement options.

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School district emphasizes that planned walkout isn’t ‘school-sponsored’

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

Peninsula School District’s message about the walkouts planned for Feb. 13 also emphasizes support for students’ First Amendment rights.

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Peninsula fans join pilgrimage to Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade

Feb 11, 2026 | By:

12s from near and far flocked to Fourth Avenue on Wednesday to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl championship.

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City honors Alan Anderson, the ‘heart and soul’ of local canoe and kayak sports

Feb 11, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Alan Anderson founded the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Club in 2002. The city of Gig Harbor will name a boat storage facility at Ancich Park after him.

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Opinion mixed on Pierce County public safety levy proposal

Feb 11, 2026 | By:

If approved by the county council, the levy would create a 0.1% sales tax — one cent on every $10 spent — to increase funding for public safety, including in the Sheriff’s Office.

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Nearly 59% supporting Peninsula School District levy request

Feb 10, 2026 | By:

More ballots will be counted in the coming days, but the Peninsula School District’s EP&O levy appears bound for approval.

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Minerva Scholarship applications due at end of March

Feb 10, 2026 | By:

Women who live or work within the boundaries of the Peninsula School District and who experienced at least a one-year interruption in their education are eligible.

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