Wollochet road improvements among projects receiving state funds
Apr 25, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichState budgets also included money for PenMet’s community recreation center and restoration of Whiteman Cove on Key Peninsula.
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State budgets also included money for PenMet’s community recreation center and restoration of Whiteman Cove on Key Peninsula.
Read MoreA jury found David Charles Rhine guilty of four misdemeanors for entering the Capitol Building and walking the hallways for 22 minutes.
Read MorePeninsula School District on Friday shared details of positions eliminated or reduced because of $12 million in budget cuts for the upcoming year. The announcement revealed some teaching staff positions — including deans at some elementaries and high schools — will be among those affected, along with non-teaching support staff. In addition, the district office
Read MoreGiant lily pads and colorful duck sightings are all well and good, but I know what you’ve been thinking since reading my latest kid-venture story on Gig Harbor’s Adam Tallman Nature Park:
“Just who is this Adam Tallman fellow, anyway?”
Don’t worry, I’ve got the answer. You didn’t think I’d leave ya hanging, did you?
Read MoreGig Harbor and Peninsula both came into their fastpitch game on April 17 unbeaten in South Sound Conference play. Only the Seahawks could say that after the rivalry game, as they rallied for a 16-8 win. Gig Harbor (4-5, 4-1) jumped out to a early one run lead in the first inning against Peninsula (9-2,
Read MoreToday’s adventure explores Gig Harbor’s Adam Tallman Nature Park, a mostly paved half-mile path that weaves you through wild wetlands and boasts a surprise duck pond obscured from the street.
Read MoreLike a phoenix rising from the ashes, the little country store once known as Al’s of Olalla has re-opened, transformed into Olalla Bay Market. After a soft opening on April 12, the mercantile-cum-pizza restaurant officially opened at 9 a.m. April 13. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Restaurant
Read MoreEditor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor police on April 18 arrested a 26-year-old Gig Harbor man who routinely refuses to leave area businesses and sleeps in city-owned bathrooms at night. The arrest occurred at a hamburger restaurant on Harborview Drive, but the arresting
Read MoreThe Peninsula Seahawks have won six of their last seven games to draw within two games of the South Sound Conference baseball lead with six league games remaining. The Seahawks (8-5, 5-4 SSC) are the reigning league champions and appeared in the past two state tournaments under fifth-year coach Michael Johnson. They are in a three-way
Read MoreLots of people intend to donate to Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank or similar organizations. But getting the donations from your kitchen to the food bank or a donation site can be a real impediment for people with jobs, kids and social engagements. That’s the beauty of the Gig Harbor Food Project. It makes
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