Man struck and killed while crossing Point Fosdick Drive
Dec 19, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe 57-year-old man was wearing dark clothing while crossing the street on a dark, raining Tuesday morning.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then: Berkheimer’s original location has a deep Heritage
Dec 18, 2023 | By: Greg SpadoniFrom a previous column, we know that Flamo, Standard Oil’s brand name for propane, was first demonstrated in Gig Harbor in 1930, in Berkheimer’s store. That led to the question: Where was Berkheimer’s store located? Answer: at 3118 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor. Berkheimer’s first store in Gig Harbor was on the southwest corner of
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Business Spotlight: The Harbor Fish Co. is Gig Harbor’s next-gen fishing family
Dec 18, 2023 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannWild, packed with nutrients, and heart-healthy. For Gig Harbor residents, a local fishing family provides direct delivery of fresh wild Alaskan-caught salmon to your doorstep. Alex James and Zack Worrell launched their company, The Harbor Fish Co., in 2022 to connect Gig Harbor with high-quality wild-caught Alaskan salmon, Dungeness crab, and striped shrimp harvested from
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Two In Tow & On The Go: Artondale student art show on display at Gig Harbor Civic Center
Dec 15, 2023 | By: Tonya StricklandMrs. Oake’s second-grade class at Artondale Elementary School has an art show this December at Gig Harbor City Hall, 3510 Grandview St.
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Legendary Doris Heritage just loved to run
Dec 14, 2023 | By: Dennis BrowneGig Harbor native Doris Heritage, now 81 years old, was the best female long-distance runner in the world and the only one to win five cross-country world championships in a row, from 1967 to 1971.
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City Council temporarily halts public comment via Zoom
Dec 13, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonCouncil meetings in other Pierce County towns had been subjected to racist, antisemitic, phoned-in comments.
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Gig Harbor Real Estate: Prices jump as inventory dwindles, mortgage rates fall
Dec 13, 2023 | By: Alison PaoliIn November, there were only 89 single-family homes and condos on the Gig Harbor market, the lowest on record outside of pandemic years.
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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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