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Buprenorphine helps addicts overcome withdrawal symptoms after an overdose. Some paramedics in neighboring Kitsap County will soon begin administering it.
Read More about Buprenorphine, which helps opioid users after overdoses, being carried by paramedics in Kitsap
A proposal to rebuild the historic Ancich Dock would remove creosote-soaked pilings and provide more light for marine habitat. But neighbors have concerns about whether it provides enough parking and whether the new marina would infringe on the future Commercial Fishing Homeport.
Read More about Ancich Dock project hits raw nerve: Is Gig Harbor a fishing town or yacht haven?
The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor is currently accepting applications for the Mildred McColl Scholarship, a scholarship fund established to assist deserving students to achieve a post-secondary education.
Read More about Applications being accepted for Mildred McColl Scholarship
The volunteers flock to area beaches in the darkest hours of winter to count sea stars, crabs and other creepy-crawly critters.
Read More about Harbor WildWatch’s Beach Monitoring Program keeps volunteers up late
This week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more
The senior guard made big plays on both ends of the court during the closing minutes of Wednesday’s boys Fish Basket game.
Read More about Ty Buchanan the hero as Gig Harbor squeezes by Peninsula
Gig Harbor played the Seahawks to a tie through three quarters, but Grace Richardson led a fourth-quarter run to cinch a win for Peninsula.
Read More about Sports Beat | Peninsula pulls away to win girls Fish Basket contest
Flu cases made up 5.6% of emergency department visits in Pierce County in late December, before dropping about a point last week
Read More about Flu cases spiked in Pierce County in late December
Lodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.
Read More about Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city
The Gig Harbor real estate market was remarkably resilient in 2024. Will that trend continue in 2025?
Read More about Gig Harbor Real Estate | Looking back at ’24, thinking ahead to ’25