Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers arrest man found smoking drugs with baby in back seat
Dec 18, 2025 | By: Vince DiceAlso in this blotter, federal charges for post office burglars, a shoplifter with bad timing and more.
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Senior center construction could begin in 2028
Dec 18, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe Greater Gig Harbor Foundation announced plans for a new, $14 million senior center at the corner of Point Fosdick Drive and 36th Street NW.
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Donate in style to Fashion Pop-Up at Henderson Bay High School
Dec 17, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe Fashion Pop-Up provides free threads to Peninsula School District students. It’s looking for donations of teen-friendly attire.
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Peninsula High receives national honor from Special Olympics, ESPN for inclusive sports Unified
Dec 17, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula High has earned national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, one of just two schools to win the award this year in Washington state.
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Van der Veen Jewelers in Uptown closing on Dec. 23
Dec 16, 2025 | By: Marsha HartOwner Jann van der Veen died in April, and his family decided to close the store by the end of the year.
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Harbor Happenings | Lighted Car Parade, Holiday Village and Santa everywhere
Dec 16, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe last weekend before Christmas is near! Plenty of holiday activities are on tap in Gig Harbor and Olalla.
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Trial of former teacher accused of child molestation begins
Dec 15, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe trial of Jordan Roy Henderson, who is accused of sexually assaulting four girls in his classes at Evergreen Elementary, began this month.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Little House in the Hayfield
Dec 15, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniFighting through multiple misspelled names and inaccurate dates, Greg Spadoni tracked the history of this distinctive house off Point Fosdick Drive.
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74-bed tower now open at Silverdale hospital
Dec 12, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe new tower will ease pressure in the emergency room and expand access to specialty care at St. Michael Medical Center.
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Gorst culvert projects will delay drivers starting next spring
Dec 11, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe Washington State Department of Transportation announced plans to remove several culverts in Gorst and Port Orchard, projects which will cause traffic headaches for drivers headed to and from Kitsap County. Construction on the projects will begin next spring, WSDOT announced Tuesday, Dec. 9. WSDOT announced five culvert-replacement projects. Two will impact drivers traveling between
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