Drought declaration covers much of Western Washington — but not Gig Harbor
Jun 12, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe state declared a drought emergency for much of Western Washington, but not for Gig Harbor or the Kitsap Peninsula. Here’s why.
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Herons Key awards nearly $40,000 in scholarships to 16 local graduating seniors
Jun 12, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSixteen local graduating seniors received scholarships ranging from $1,250 to $2,500 from residents at the senior housing community.
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Large propane fire leaves two in critical condition
Jun 11, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTwo employees who shut off the gas to prevent further damage were badly burned and flown to the hospital.
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Legislature cut key public health fund by $24 million over next two years
Jun 11, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonWashington public health departments will see a slight reduction in state funding for basic services over the next two years, but the severity and local impacts of that loss on the Kitsap Peninsula remains unclear. State legislators reduced spending on Foundational Public Health Services by $24 million over the 2025-2027 budget. Those funds sustain essential
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Doris Heritage Park to open June 16
Jun 10, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe park next door to the Tom Taylor YMCA includes a new playground, pickleball courts and more.
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Legislation makes opening a child care a little easier
Jun 10, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonAs Kimberly Shaw recalls her arduous four-year journey to open the first licensed child-care center on the Key Peninsula, she holds an infant boy in her lap. Getting a permit for a child-care center has been more difficult than Shaw, director of the nonprofit Key Peninsula Cooperative Preschool, initially envisioned. The process has been filled
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Harbor Happenings | Big crowd expected for protest on Point Fosdick Drive
Jun 10, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOrganizers expect a large crowd to protest the Trump Administration from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Olympic and Point Fosdick drives. The “No Kings” protest is one of hundreds taking place around the country on Saturday, which is President Donald Trump’s birthday. The government plans a military parade for
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Scenes from a parade: The 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade in photos
Jun 07, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffPhotos of participants in the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade on Saturday, June 7.
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Did we take your picture at the Maritime Gig Festival?
Jun 07, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffWe took photos of the crowd at the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade. Did a photo of you or your loved one make our gallery?
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Two dead in collision at corner of Soundview and Grandview
Jun 06, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffA driver experiencing a medical emergency may have contributed to the collision.
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