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

Local Salvation Army behind on Red Kettle fundraiser

Dec 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Donations to the Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles are down about 30%, the local branch of the organization said.

Rush applies to build triplexes in Purdy ahead of zoning change

Dec 23, 2024 | By: Ted Kenney

The company has filed an application for 30 triplexes near Peninsula High and Purdy Elementary, under current zoning regulations.

Sports Beat | Tides knock off Bellarmine in return of heated rivarly

Dec 23, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor prevailed in a seesaw battle against Bellarmine Prep, thanks in part to a fourth-quarter 3-pointer by Jack Johnsen.

Aging population strain local hospitals’ resources

Dec 20, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

The aging population of the wider West Sound region stresses Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which operates St. Anthony and St. Michael.

Gig Harbor, other cities trying to ease financial burden on seniors

Dec 19, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

Gig Harbor, among other steps, is considering expanding how many seniors can participate in its utility rate reduction program.

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers warn of purse-snatchings

Dec 19, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Also this week, an attempted ATM theft and a food delivery driver who was in a hurry.

Storm, tides made for a weird weather Wednesday

Dec 19, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick Ammann

High winds swept through Western Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 18, as a Pacific storm system moved across the region. The National Weather Service recorded the highest wind gust at 90 mph on Crystal Mountain, near Mount Rainier. Tacoma recorded gusts of 60 mph. Peninsula Light reported about 11,000 customers were without power across its service

Toy Drive makes Christmas merrier for 975 local children

Dec 18, 2024 | By: Marsha Hart

150 volunteers helped out with the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Toy Drive, which wrapped up this week.

Legislation protects more hospital employees from mandatory overtime

Dec 18, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

Separate legislation taking effect next year expands when workers in all industries can take sick leave.

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Dec 17, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Board of Directors

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