Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more
Jan 21, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThis week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
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Ty Buchanan the hero as Gig Harbor squeezes by Peninsula
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneThe senior guard made big plays on both ends of the court during the closing minutes of Wednesday’s boys Fish Basket game.
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Sports Beat | Peninsula pulls away to win girls Fish Basket contest
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneGig Harbor played the Seahawks to a tie through three quarters, but Grace Richardson led a fourth-quarter run to cinch a win for Peninsula.
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Flu cases spiked in Pierce County in late December
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonFlu cases made up 5.6% of emergency department visits in Pierce County in late December, before dropping about a point last week
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Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city
Jan 16, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.
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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Looking back at ’24, thinking ahead to ’25
Jan 16, 2025 | By: Alison PaoliThe Gig Harbor real estate market was remarkably resilient in 2024. Will that trend continue in 2025?
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Local farmers wary of risk of bird flu
Jan 15, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonSeven backyard flocks in Pierce County have contracted bird flu since the outbreak began, as have another three in Kitsap County.
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Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installation
Jan 15, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna.
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Brenda Lykins resigns seat on Gig Harbor City Council
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLykins is moving outside of city limits and thus is no longer eligible to serve on the city council.
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Local fire departments get reimbursed for sending firefighters to Los Angeles
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe reimbursement of Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One — and hundreds of other departments around the country — covers pay, benefits, equipment costs and more.
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