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Photo of Burley Lagoon and public notice sign about proposal to farm geoducks

Burley Lagoon settlement allows geoduck farm to proceed

Apr 30, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney

Opponents of the project won concessions and promises of cooperation from Taylor Shellfish, which hopes to start planting geoducks this summer.

‘Collaborative Identity’ makes differences not seem so different, after all

Apr 30, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

“Collaborative Identity: A Dual Exhibition” is at Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor through June 9 and features works by Korean American visual artists Emily Jounghee Won and Hannah Kyungsook Ra.

Day Tripper | The tiny Kitsap communities of Keyport and Seabeck

Apr 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

For nearly a year, I’ve been planning an April day trip to Brinnon on the Hood Canal. Last spring, I learned about Brinnon’s annual Fjord Fest on Memorial Day weekend. It sounded like a lot of fun. Imagine my surprise when, while beginning my pre-day trip research, I learned that for the first time since

Gig Harbor mom, gymnastics coach recovering from ruptured brain aneurysm

Apr 29, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

Aimee Hentschell, a single mother of three who coaches at a private gym in Kent, is doing well but faces a long road to full recovery.

Harbor Happenings | Roll up your sleeves for Parks Appreciation Day

Apr 29, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Other upcoming events include more low-tide beach walks, free shredding, low-cost movies, music and more.

Both victims found following house fire died of gunshot wounds

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the deaths of Oliverio Huitron-Rosalez and Alejandro Huitron Campos as homicides.

With Maví closure, Gig Harbor down to four galleries

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Liz and Mavi Ashe, who owned the gallery on Harborview Drive that closed late last year, hope to reopen on Soundview in 2027.

City board backs 1 of 2 requests from developer of project near Gig Harbor High

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney

The city Design Review Board asked developers to back off a request to reduce buffers but approved use of up to 60,000 cubic yards of fill material.

Legislature wraps up 2025 session with increases in business, gas taxes

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

The state’s operating, transportation and capital budgets now go to Gov. Bob Ferguson, who promised to “carefully review” them.

Photos | Dragon boaters close out 12th annual Paddlers Cup

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Photos from the 2025 Dragon Boat races on Sunday, April 27, in Gig Harbor.

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