Harbor Happenings: Lighted car parade heads host of holiday events
Dec 12, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSanta’s going to be busy this week, making several stops around town.
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Church service accommodates those struggling through holidays
Dec 12, 2023 | By: Marsha HartGig Harbor United Methodist Church’s Blue Christmas service is structured for people experiencing grief and difficulties that can come with the season.
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Sports Beat: Peninsula girls basketball looking for another league title
Dec 08, 2023 | By: Dennis BrowneThe reigning South Sound Conference champion Peninsula Seahawks girls basketball team (2-0) opened the season with a 50-36 win victory over Central Kitsap on Dec. 4. The Seahawk defense swarmed the Cougars and forced multiple turnovers that led to fast break points in the early-season showdown between South Sound Conference powers. The Peninsula defense was
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Investigation documents reveal details of highly tense Fish Bowl
Dec 08, 2023 | By: Vince DiceThe Peninsula School District disciplined coaches from both Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools following the chaotic Fish Bowl football game on Sept. 15, documents obtained via a public records request show. The district issued letters of reprimand to the coaches. The district also placed several Gig Harbor coaches on leave for an unknown period
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Rotary clubs announce STAR Award honorees
Dec 07, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThree Gig Harbor Rotary clubs announced Rick Bennett, Wallace and Cammie Watts, and Timothy Kezele as their 2023 STAR Award honorees. STAR awards recognize non-Rotarians who exemplify Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” The clubs will honor the STAR award winners during a banquet on Feb. 2. Proceeds from the banquet support charities designated by the
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Proponents, foes of Burley Lagoon geoduck farm to face off at March 2024 hearings
Dec 07, 2023 | By: Ted KenneyParties to a dispute over a proposed 25.5 acre geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon have until March 2024 to hone arguments and marshal evidence. That’s when Taylor Shellfish, which seeks to launch the controversial aquaculture operation, will face off against a coalition of environmental groups and neighbors in arguments before the Pierce County Hearing Examiner
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Jennifer Preston: Presence, not presents
Dec 06, 2023 | By: Jennifer PrestonI don’t need to tell you that holidays whip us into a frenzied state. For a time of year dedicated to bonhomie brimming with sparkling frivolity and wishes for peace, this season can be downright overwhelming. The seasonal focus on gifting also has a tremendous impact on the environment. Christmas alone accounts for a 25-30%
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Peninsula School District warns parents of temporary bus route cancelations
Dec 06, 2023 | By: Christina T HenryEditor’s note: The Peninsula School District will offer excused absences and tardies to students delayed by bus route cancelations. An earlier version of this story misstated that fact. The Peninsula School District warned parents on Tuesday that as of Wednesday morning, their child’s bus route could be canceled for the day. They’d be notified by
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Harbor Happenings: Lighted boat parade brightens up the bay
Dec 06, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonHoliday happenings are in full swing this week, with music concerts, cultural celebrations, photos and cookies with Santa, and lights – boats bedecked in holiday lights cruising the bay and the lighting of a menorah in Skansie Park. The annual lighted boat parade, sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, sets sail Saturday, Dec. 9.
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PenMet community recreation center becoming reality in 2024
Dec 05, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichConstruction has begun on the $31.6 million facility that will occupy much of PenMet’s time and money next year.
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