City honors retired police chief Busey
Jun 30, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonKelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.
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Photos | Gig Harbor Garden Tour showcases flood of floral elegance
Jun 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickPhotos by Carolyn Bick from the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Saturday, June 28.
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Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect
Jun 26, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonHospitals must submit staffing plans that include a minimum number of employees assigned to be in each unit at each hour of the day.
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour is this weekend; here’s what you’ll see
Jun 26, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonTake a look inside the seven Gig Harbor-area gardens that are part of this year’s tour.
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Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature
Jun 25, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.
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Altrusa, Food Backpacks 4 Kids team up on summer lunch program
Jun 25, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe free Summer Lunch Program returns on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 8 at these Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula locations.
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Day Tripper | Bainbridge packs a lot of fun into a small island
Jun 24, 2025 | By: Mary WilliamsIn many ways, Bainbridge reminds Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams of Gig Harbor.
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Harbor Happenings | Tour some of the area’s most beautiful gardens
Jun 24, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.
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Out of the Archives | Accidentally discovering the carver of the Thunderbird International Race Trophy
Jun 23, 2025 | By: Stephanie LileThe beautifully carved trophy, previously awarded to the winner of a regatta of the Gig Harbor-designed boats, is at Harbor History Museum.
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Peninsula School District committee says high schools should be “highest priority” to upgrade
Jun 23, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula High hasn’t been upgraded since 2004, and parts of it were built in 1946. GHHS was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1991.
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