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

Geoduck farm hearings postponed two months due to opposition leader’s departure

Mar 19, 2024 | By: Ted Kenney

Hearings on Taylor Shellfish’s proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon have been postponed until May.

Play ball! Mariners open new training center in Port Orchard

Mar 18, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick Ammann

Her father describes her as fearless. Carolina wears layers of protective padding, her face partially obscured by a catcher’s helmet. The sixth grader is passionate about fastpitch softball and “loves being a catcher,” says her dad, Chris Doughty. Over and over, Carolina dives for a ball thrown by her coach. Her dad’s eyes follow each

Sheriff’s Department investigating allegations against Evergreen Elementary teacher

Mar 15, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is investigating allegations of misconduct toward students by a teacher at Evergreen Elementary. The Peninsula School District placed the teacher on administrative leave. Superintendent Krestin Bahr informed district parents and students of the investigation Friday morning, March 15. “I am writing to share a very concerning situation within our school

Two Peninsula School District seniors earn prestigious scholarships

Mar 15, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

Alec Krishnadasan had no idea what was going on March 4, when his parents and high school counselor walked into class, bearing balloons. Surprise! The University of Washington picked Krishnadasan as one of only 17 students in Washington state named as Presidential Scholars. Krishnadasan, who is Peninsula High School’s ASB president, will receive $10,000 annually

Sports Beat | Thomas earns first win as Peninsula baseball coach

Mar 14, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

The Peninsula baseball team got their season started on the right foot with a dramatic 6-2 road win over the Bellevue Wolverines on March 12. The Seahawks held a 1-0 lead for five innings behind the pitching of Grayson Ford, who allowed only one hit with two walks and three strikeouts over four innings in

Gig Harbor plans $2 million roundabout at 56th Street and 38th Avenue

Mar 14, 2024 | By: Ted Kenney

Many people living near the junction of 56th Street NW and 38th Avenue NW, at the western edge of Gig Harbor city limits, have been there long enough to remember when it was a country crossroads. Traffic at this spot is not bad now. But when city officials look at the intersection in light of

Facilities advisory board forming to address building issues in Peninsula School District

Mar 14, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

Peninsula School District is putting together a Long-range Facilities Advisory Board to address issues related to school buildings and district support facilities, like its transportation and maintenance building. Among other topics, the group will discuss a possible future bond or capital levy. No measure is on the horizon, according to district officials. The district hasn’t

Sisters Carmela and Rosemary Micheli share their concerns about tree loss and parking with consultant Eric Streeby.

Gig Harbor Council accepts feasibility study for Sports Complex Phases 2 and 3

Mar 13, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Gig Harbor City Council moved a step toward making the Sports Complex a reality by accepting a feasibility study for its Phases 2 and 3 in a 5-1 vote on Monday, March 11. Council member Jeni Woock voted against adopting the study. Council member Roger Henderson was absent, while Mary Barber, Ben Coronado, Le

Harbor Happenings | Civic Orchestra celebrates 20 years

Mar 12, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

There’s music in the air this week – from Celtic tunes in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, to all-American jazz, to a local orchestra’s 20th anniversary celebration of compositions by great classical composers. The Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra’s plays its 20th anniversary program at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Peninsula High School

Salvagers beat bulldozers to native plants

Mar 11, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

Conservation enthusiasts dug up plants Saturday morning in a forest that will soon be cleared for a portion of the Gig Harbor Sports Complex. Phase 1B — which will include three bocce ball courts, six pickleball courts, two playgrounds, an event lawn with a covered stage, two picnic shelters and a restroom/concessions building — is

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