Kopachuck State Park renewal nearing, minus beach portion
Sep 28, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Kopachuck renovation project will begin early next year, but the beach portion will be held up after funding fell $1 million short.
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Harbor Happenings: Launch your weekend with Scarecrow Fest
Sep 27, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe reemergence from COVID continues with several in-person events returning this week, starting with the Scarecrow Festival at Sehmel Homestead Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. Sponsored by PenMet Parks, the festival features a pee-wee rodeo with stick horse barrel racing, hula hoop lassos and “hog” tying. And, of course, a scarecrow contest. The free, family-friendly
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7 Seas breaking ground next month on replacement taproom
Sep 26, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Gig Harbor-based brewery will tear down the former Green Turtle Restaurant building and replace it with a bigger structure that better meets its needs.
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Gig Harbor blotter: Suspect caught when stolen Prius loses its charge
Sep 23, 2022 | By: Vince DiceEditor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor police apprehended a shoplifting suspect on Sept. 16 after the stolen Toyota Prius the suspect was driving ran out of gas and lost its charge. The shoplifting occurred
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Sports Beat: Volleyball teams look like contenders
Sep 23, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneIt’s time for the return of the Sports Beat. Every Friday, we will provide a weekly capsule of athletic events that involve competitors from Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools. Volleyball: Peninsula, GH enjoy early success The girls volleyball season is in full force, as the Peninsula Seahawks are 3-1 and 2-0 in South Sound
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State Senate candidates talk public safety, transportation and more
Sep 22, 2022 | By: Vince DiceEmily Randall and Jesse Young don’t agree on much. But both said Thursday that the state’s laws on drug possession and police pursuits need to be changed. Young, a Republican state representative from Gig Harbor, is challenging Randall, a first-term Democrat from Bremerton, for the state Senate seat representing the 26th Legislative District. They discussed
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Wait continues for new data on lead contamination near Donkey Creek
Sep 22, 2022 | By: David ArmstrongAs the rocker Tom Petty told us, “The waiting is the hardest part.’’ A 20-year quest by state agencies to pinpoint the levels of toxic lead contamination of waters in and near Gig Harbor will continue for a while longer, as hiring slowly resumes at the Washington state Department of Ecology, and investigation and mitigation
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Gig Harbor girls soccer off to unbeaten start
Sep 21, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor girls soccer team is once again dominating opponents with a smothering defense and a potent offense. This year’s team is 4-0 and has outscored their opponents by a combined score of 17-0. It was more of the same on Tuesday, Sept. 20, when Gig Harbor beat Timberline 8-0 in Lacey. A winning
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Painted rocks brighten Gig Harbor Civic Center
Sep 21, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIf you’re walking around downtown Gig Harbor, or on the Cushman Trail, or just about anywhere in the area, you might be lucky enough to spot a little painted rock. Chances are it was left by a one of the artists from Gig Harbor Rocks. Members of the loosely organized group paint small stones and
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Harbor Happenings: Film Fest, Cider Swig and more
Sep 20, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonMovie lovers, rejoice. The Gig Harbor Film Festival returns this week after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. The festival runs Sept. 22-25, with 61 films scheduled for screening at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor. It kicks off with “The Ventures – Stars on Guitars,” a documentary about a seminal instrumental rock band that got its start
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