Harbor Happenings | One last day for Shakespeare at Sehmel
Aug 19, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonEvents this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.
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Neighbors battle expansion of Kensington Gardens, a luxury elder care campus
Aug 18, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickNeighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.
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Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter
Aug 18, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickKelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.
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Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts
Aug 18, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.
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Photos | Chalk the Harbor
Aug 16, 2025 | By: Vince DicePhotos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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Being Neighborly | Shuttle driver found her most precious ring
Aug 15, 2025 | By: Marsha HartA Bremerton Kitsap Airporter driver searched everywhere on his shuttle to retrieve an heirloom for this Gig Harbor woman.
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Two in Tow & On the Go | History, nature and fun at Manchester State Park — battery included
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandPicnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.
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Boxes with free anti-overdose medication naloxone proliferate, but not in Gig Harbor
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonDispensers with free naloxone are available in Tacoma, Kitsap County and Home, but there are none in Gig Harbor.
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Chalk the Harbor will be chock-full of new fun
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGrab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative
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Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTraffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
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