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

Sports Beat | Gig Harbor’s Snyder is third-ranked high school golfer in the country

Apr 04, 2025 | By:

Also in this week’s sports column: The strangest ending to a baseball game you’ve likely ever heard of.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | $2 movies and the Skittles machine

Apr 04, 2025 | By:

For affordable kid fun, the $2 throwback films for kids at Galaxy Theatres are a sure bet each summer — and we’re currently enjoying the seasonal specials going on now for $2 per ticket for showtimes at this month’s Spring Fest.

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Photos: Low-tide walk at Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve

Apr 03, 2025 | By:

Carolyn Bick tagged along with Harbor WildWatch on a recent low-tide beach walk on Fox Island. Here’s what they saw.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested after threatening neighbors on Vernhardson

Apr 02, 2025 | By:

Also this week: A “very nice” 1990s Honda Civic and theft of a tip jar.

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New principal selected for Gig Harbor High School, current principal takes early leave 

Apr 02, 2025 | By:

Bob Marshall, a former PSD teacher and the current principal at North Kitsap High in Poulsbo, will take over from Michele Suiter.

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Military medicine cutbacks put strain on civilian health care system — as well as service members and retirees

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

Naval Hospital Bremerton offers fewer services than it did just a few years ago, forcing many patients into the overburdened civilian system.

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New Gig Harbor baseball coach comes from a family of Peninsula Seahawks

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

Both of Ben Sleeter’s sons play for Peninsula High, and his wife is an assistant volleyball coach there.

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Harbor Happenings | This 5K hits the streets on Saturday — no foolin’

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

The first Fools Run, hosted by the Gig Harbor Chamber, includes a post-race celebration on Judson Street.

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Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford

Mar 31, 2025 | By:

Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).

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Open house next week on Fox Island Bridge study

Mar 31, 2025 | By:

Pierce County has scheduled a second open house on the type, size and location study for a new Fox Island bridge. The event will be April 8 at Fox Island United Church of Christ, 726 6th Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. with an opportunity to preview information and talk to the project team. A

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