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Missy Hill and Steve Nixon are running for reelection against Matt McKee and Joshua Hardwick, respectively.
Read More about Two incumbents face challengers for PenMet Parks board positions
About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.
Read More about Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race
Though Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.
Read More about Make-a-Wish delivers on Oliver’s golf cart dream
In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.
Read More about Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum
The Swim Safe Gig Harbor group believes there’s a great need for a swimming facility in the Gig Harbor area, and is proposing PenMet’s Peninsula Gardens property as a site.
Read More about Grassroots group rouses support for community aquatics center
The new facility will nearly triple the space, from 4,200 to 11,600 square feet, for shopping, storage and private meeting rooms.
Read More about New building to open opportunities at FISH food bank
New Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula COVID cases have eased somewhat since peaking at a pandemic-high 544 in August.
Read More about COVID-19 spike stresses St. Anthony Hospital care
PenMet Parks and Local Makers are hosting the scarecrow event Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park while the Key Peninsula opens up farms and other sights to visitors Saturday and Sunday.
Read More about Scarecrow festival, farm tour on tap this weekend
Story time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.
Read More about Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs
Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.
Read More about Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour