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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

Heritage Distilling wins best flavored whiskey award

Mar 04, 2025 | By:

The Gig Harbor-based distillery’s stock dropped to just $1.08 in February after opening at $4 last year.

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Hybrid ER-urgent care, opening this week in Bremerton, could ease strain on region’s medical care system

Mar 03, 2025 | By:

Virginia Mason Franciscan says the hybrid emergency room, or dual purpose medical facility, is the first of its kind in the state.

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Rush sues Gig Harbor for Purdy sewer extension, challenges Pierce County over re-zone

Mar 03, 2025 | By:

Rush Companies is taking legal action on two fronts, attempting to maintain a higher density on property it owns in Purdy and access to urban services there.

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Tides win state opener before running into a Bearcat buzzsaw

Mar 01, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor (18-13) finished one win short of the Tacoma Dome, defeating North Central of Spokane, 71-56, on Feb. 25 before falling to Monroe (21-3), 62-33, on Feb. 28. Both were Class 3A state tournament regional round games. The Tides would have earned a spot in the final 12 of the tourney, and the accompanying

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Disneyland … in the rain

Feb 28, 2025 | By:

We escaped the 28-degree days in Gig Harbor over Mid-Winter Break in favor of taking Clara and Wyatt to Disneyland for the first time!

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Being Neighborly | A community connecter in Burley

Feb 28, 2025 | By:

Brent Doehring is well known in the community of Burley as a neighborhood greeter, Burley Hall organizer and serial volunteer.

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Peninsula School District delays report on harassment, intimidation and bullying

Feb 27, 2025 | By:

A district official says “additional discovery and clarity is needed” before it finishes the report, now expected in late April.

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Meet the new football coaches at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools

Feb 27, 2025 | By:

Jeff Scoma takes over at Gig Harbor and Clay Mauro at Peninsula starting this fall.

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Minerva Scholarship applications due March 31

Feb 27, 2025 | By:

Minerva has awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships and helped more than 225 local women achieve their educational goals over the past 33 years.

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Madrona Links Golf Course dispute heading for courts

Feb 26, 2025 | By:

PenMet has been authorized to pursue the 14 acres it doesn’t own through eminent domain while owner ZTM Holdings has filed suit to kick the parks district off the property.

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