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The Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s EnviroCorp are holding a tree giveaway at Donkey Creek Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Free trees available on Saturday
Also in this week’s sports roundup: Peninsula edges Gig Harbor in wrestling, the Tides and Seahawks face each other in the girls basketball playoffs, and more.
Read More about Sports Beat | Peninsula ties for league bowling crown
New state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, wants to change the requirement for bond passage to 55%, instead of 60%.
Read More about Krishnadasan’s agenda in Olympia includes making it easier to pass school bonds
The forecast calls for more snow this week, with temperatures dipping into the 20s overnight.
Read More about Snow updates for Feb. 4: Schools again opening two hours late
Folks can drive electric ride-on cars and plush animals through the inside of the Kitsap Mall in this kid-friendly activity.
Read More about Two in Tow & On The Go | Plush animal scooters at the Kitsap Mall
The Gig Harbor High School girls basketball team learned Jan. 27 that the Peninsula School District placed its coaching staff — head coach Tim Olson and assistants James Bonnici and Nikki Scott — on administrative leave for the remainder of this basketball season. The district cited an ongoing investigation in a statement on Jan. 28,
Read More about Gig Harbor girls win first game under new coach
“Written in stone” means something is permanent, indelible. Gig Harbor commercial fishermen hope they’ve captured that characteristic in new granite paver stones installed this winter at a plaza in Ancich Waterfront Park to honor the city’s fishing fleet. Each glossy 2-foot-square stone is engraved with the name of two Gig Harbor fishing boats — from
Read More about New granite pavers honoring Gig Harbor’s fishing fleet are meant to stand the test of time
This often-redeveloped area of Tacoma centers on the McMenamins Elks Temple and includes the Old City Hall, Pantages and Rialto theaters and more.
Read More about Day Tripper | Exploring Tacoma’s Theater District
Birth doulas are trained non-medical personnel who support women who are pregnant, birthing or postpartum. Volunteers are filling the position at St. Michael in Silverdale.
Read More about Volunteer doula program supports moms-to-be at this nearby hospital
Stone, 31, is a senior policy advisor at the state Department of Commerce with deep roots in the Gig Harbor area.
Read More about Emily Stone sworn in as newest member of Gig Harbor City Council