Cannabis entrepreneur Wetherbee enters 26th District race
Apr 15, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonTedd Wetherbee, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, is the third candidate to announce a run for the position being vacated by Rep. Michelle Valdez.
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Gig Harbor woman has a salsa success story
Apr 14, 2026 | By: Marsha HartRebecca Small’s business, a Small Specialty Salsa and Sauces, grew from a spicy side gig to a full-time vocation.
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Harbor Happenings | Come out of your shell and grab some crab
Apr 14, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe annual Crab Feed takes place Saturday, April 18, at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club.
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Gig Harbor legislators explain why they voted ‘no’ on the millionaires tax
Apr 13, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonOnly 11 legislative Democrats voted against the millionaires tax. Two of them represent the 26th District.
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Sports Beat | Tides impress at tournament against many of the state’s top golfers
Apr 10, 2026 | By: Dennis BrowneGig Harbor is the home of state championship contenders in both girls and boys golf.
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Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?
Apr 09, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickYou’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.
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Meet the poets coming to TCC’s Poetry in the Harbor
Apr 09, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonMichael Spence, Peter Ludwin, Katharine Threat and Chris Vega will read their works on April 23 at the Gig Harbor branch of Tacoma Community College.
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A Curious Bear is coming to downtown Gig Harbor
Apr 08, 2026 | By: Marsha HartThe Curious Bear Toy and Book Shop will open in the former Bird Nest Gallery location on Tarabochia Street as soon as next month.
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Peninsula fastpitch shuts out Gig Harbor, 10-0
Apr 08, 2026 | By: Dennis BrowneAfter his team shellacked Gig Harbor 10-0 on Tuesday, April 7, Peninsula fastpitch coach Mike Paul made a bold statement. He declared this year’s Seahawks (9-1, 6-0 Puget Sound League) his “most talented (team) ever.” That’s saying a lot, given that his 2023 team went 29-2 and won the Class 3A state title. Did you
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PenLight board elections are happening now. These are the candidates
Apr 07, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigWe asked to interview all six candidates for three seats on the PenLight board of directors. Only one agreed to speak with us.
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