Flu cases rise as public health experts study new strain
Jan 06, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonFlu cases routinely increase in the weeks after the holidays, but a new mutation called Subclade K could cause a ‘pretty severe influenza season.’
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Nonprofit seeks donations amid dangerously low supply of some critical blood types
Jan 06, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonBloodworks Northwest is asking people — especially those with Type O Blood critical for trauma care — to schedule donation appointments to restore supplies.
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Harbor Happenings | An artistic start to the New Year
Jan 06, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonEvents involving art, music and books are on the horizon as we begin 2026.
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Don’t like the roundabout? Just drive through the middle
Jan 05, 2026 | By: Vince DiceAlso: Watch out for scammers claiming to be from Apple or your credit union.
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Jury finds former elementary school teacher guilty of molesting former students
Jan 05, 2026 | By: Vince DiceJurors found Jordan Roy Henderson guilty of abusing his students at the school in Lakebay. Sentencing is scheduled for April.
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2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year
Jan 02, 2026 | By: Vince Dice2026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.
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Editor’s column | These stories were the most popular with our readers in 2025
Dec 30, 2025 | By: Vince DiceIn the Internet era, we take a readership survey every time we post a story. These 10 articles were the big winners in 2025.
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Day Tripper | MOHAI and some old friends
Dec 30, 2025 | By: Mary WilliamsThis month’s Day Trip features Seattle’s struggling Pacific Place, a downsized Parade of Gingerbread Houses and MOHAI on South Lake Union.
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Locust Cider closing four tap rooms, but keeping Gig Harbor location open
Dec 30, 2025 | By: Vince DiceGig Harbor-based Locust Cider grew quickly before the pandemic, inflation and changing consumer habits forced a recent retreat.
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Harbor Happenings | Plunge into 2026
Dec 30, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe annual Olalla Polar Bear Plunge starts at around noon on New Year’s Day.
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