Freestanding ERs proliferate on the peninsula
Dec 23, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonFreestanding ERs offer emergency care in buildings detached from a hospital campus, and three of them are now open in Kitsap County. Here’s how they work.
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Harbor Happenings | Christmas Eve services at Gig Harbor churches
Dec 23, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonChristmas Eve services, the gnome hunt continues and holiday movies.
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Waterfront Alliance promotes Clare Dunis to executive director
Dec 22, 2025 | By: Vince DiceDunis, the organization’s special projects and outreach manager, replaces Carrianne Ekberg, who is stepping down to spend time with her young family.
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Ferguson proposes $3 billion plan to preserve bridges and roads, build new ferries
Dec 22, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State StandardThe governor would raise the money with the sale of bonds backed by proceeds from a slew of new and increased taxes and fees lawmakers approved this year.
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Sports Beat | Masini scores 38 points as Gig Harbor defeats Silas
Dec 19, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneAn update on the early weeks of basketball season for the Peninsula and Gig Harbor boys and girls teams.
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Two in Tow and on The Glow | Holiday Light Drive
Dec 19, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandTonya and the kids take you on a cruise to see the best holiday lights displays in the area — complete with an interactive map and a playlist.
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Being Neighborly | Middle schoolers raised $2,000 for Basket Brigade
Dec 19, 2025 | By: Marsha HartSix Kopachuck students made it their mission to help provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families in the area.
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From Our Board Chair | Your gift today shapes local news in 2026
Dec 19, 2025 | By: Candace SavageYour donation in the last weeks of our NewsMatch campaign will go three times as far thanks to a match from our Board of Directors.
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers arrest man found smoking drugs with baby in back seat
Dec 18, 2025 | By: Vince DiceAlso in this blotter, federal charges for post office burglars, a shoplifter with bad timing and more.
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Senior center construction could begin in 2028
Dec 18, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe Greater Gig Harbor Foundation announced plans for a new, $14 million senior center at the corner of Point Fosdick Drive and 36th Street NW.
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