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The Tides led at halftime before falling to Mount Tahoma, 27-14. Peninsula’s ground game dominated in a 45-20 win over River Ridge.
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Also in today’s blotter: A shoplifter with a long history, a police impersonator and more.
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Jeni Woock and Emily Stone serve together on the Gig Harbor City Council. Now they’re running against each other for one seat.
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Julie Martin, who previously served on the council for nearly a year, is the only candidate seeking the post. But Dan Wright’s name also appears on ballots.
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No matter who wins the election for Position 2 on the Gig Harbor City Council, they will bring the body’s average age down some. The race for Position 2 matches Stephen McDuffie, a 36-year-old father of two who both works for and serves in the U.S. Army Reserves; against Patrick MacLeod Ammann, a 24-year-old mixed
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The tattoo removal program at the Washington Corrections Center for Women helps remove traumatic symbols, thanks to Lissé Medical Aesthetics of Gig Harbor.
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David Olson is the longest-serving member of the Peninsula School Board. Jonathan Appleton is making his first run for elected office.
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PSD’s Position 2 race matches Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme.
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The annual Witches Brew paddle through the harbor takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18. Paddlers in stand-up paddle boards and kayaks will meet at the public boat launch on Randal Street at 2 p.m. (You can also launch from anywhere in the harbor and meet up at the Randal Street launch). A cauldron at the
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Thousands of Washington residents who get insurance through an online marketplace known as the Washington Healthplanfinder are weeks away from the start of open enrollment. How much they’ll pay for health and dental coverage next year– and whether some will be able to afford it – remains an open question. An enhanced premium tax credit
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