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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

Harbor Happenings: Go inside the artists’ studios this week

Sep 12, 2023 | By:

Nearly three dozen local artists will be on hand in their studios to show and sell their work during this weekend’s Open Studio Tour. Artists will answer questions about what inspires them and talk about their creative processes. Many will also demonstrate how they create their artwork. Featured media include paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture and

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Local businessman David Rhine sentenced in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Sep 12, 2023 | By:

David Rhine was sentenced to four months in prison followed by a year of supervised release and a $7,376 fine for non-violently protesting in the hallways for 22 minutes.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then: Sports scores from the 1930s may not be what you expect

Sep 11, 2023 | By: Greg Spadoni

The previous question posed by Gig Harbor Now and Then was: What two different sports were the girls’ teams playing in 1930 when Gig Harbor’s Union High School beat Vaughn Union High 17-15, then lost to Olalla 5-4; and in 1935 when Rosedale School beat Crescent Valley School 66-22? Answer: basketball and baseball, respectively. In

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Xitco brothers quietly stake claim in downtown Gig Harbor

Sep 11, 2023 | By:

A pair of brothers from a prominent Tacoma business family has bought up properties with big development potential in downtown Gig Harbor. Their purchases include a historic waterfront building between the Tides Tavern and the new 7 Seas taproom near the Old Ferry Landing. Another incorporates more than three-quarters of an acre in the commercial

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Rent increases followed new owners’ purchases of downtown buildings

Sep 11, 2023 | By:

For some tenants in John and Luke Xitco’s downtown Gig Harbor properties, the brothers’ arrival as landlords meant rent hikes. In several cases, the businesses left or plan to leave due to the increases. The Gallery Row cooperative art gallery has operated out of 3102 Harborview Drive for 22 years. After the Xitcos, through their

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Gig Harbor’s defense dominates in win over Bonney Lake

Sep 09, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor Tides football team (1-1) pulled away from the Bonney Lake Lions (1-1) in the second half of a 34-12 victory at Roy Anderson Field on Friday, Sept. 8. The Tides got an inspired effort from their defense, a few explosive offensive plays and a clutch performance from sophomore back-up quarterback Koi Calhoun.

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Grocery merger, sale could impact Gig Harbor shoppers

Sep 08, 2023 | By:

A proposed merger between two major national grocery chains could affect how some Gig Harbor shoppers get their food.  Kroger announced plans to acquire Albertsons in October 2022. Federal regulatory agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, are reviewing the $24.6 billion deal.  On Friday, Sept. 8, Kroger announced that if

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Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation brings hope to traumatized vets, first responders

Sep 08, 2023 | By: Susan Whitney

At the time of his death, Leslie Mayne’s son was a 27-year-old Army veteran.  Her son, Kyle Farr, was suicidal in November 2008, and was admitted to a VA hospital in Maryland. Some months later, still struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as a traumatic brain injury, he was discharged from the hospital.

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Parks district replaces Phase 1 rec center contractor

Sep 07, 2023 | By:

PenMet fired fired Grenlar Construction, saying it was far past the deadline. The company claimed the job is finished except for a couple tasks being held up by the parks district.

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Domestic violence: Resources available for survivors, including help for specific communities

Sep 07, 2023 | By:

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series on services for victims of abuse and violence in Pierce County. Other stories include:  One woman’s story of escaping an abusive relationship Inside the Crystal Judson Center, a clearinghouse for helping abuse victims How the Gig Harbor Police Department handles these cases, and resources for

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