Two in Tow & On the Go | History, nature and fun at Manchester State Park — battery included
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandPicnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.
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Boxes with free anti-overdose medication naloxone proliferate, but not in Gig Harbor
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonDispensers with free naloxone are available in Tacoma, Kitsap County and Home, but there are none in Gig Harbor.
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Chalk the Harbor will be chock-full of new fun
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGrab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative
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Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTraffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
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Randall schedules four town halls, including in Tacoma on Aug. 19
Aug 13, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe freshman congresswoman’s office isn’t saying where the town hall will be, citing “security guidance.” You have to RSVP to learn.
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Senate candidates reflect on local highway issues
Aug 13, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichSen. Deb Krishnadasan and Rep. Michelle Caldier spoke about Wollochet Drive crashes, Purdy congestion and funding priorities.
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Gig Harbor sees overall decrease in crime in 2024, increase in some serious crimes, calls for service
Aug 12, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickPolice responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.
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Immunizations urged as back-to-school season approaches
Aug 12, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonAre your children up to date on their vaccines? Here’s a look at immunizations are required for which ages.
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Harbor Happenings | Airport Day touches down at Tacoma Narrows
Aug 12, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThis week’s top events include Airport Day, Chalk the Harbor, and an outdoor movie at Sehmel Park.
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American Sign Language group offers chance for communities to connect
Aug 11, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe ASL group meets every Wednesday to learn new signs and build connections between Deaf and hearing people.
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