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Open Juried Show provides an ocean of emotions

Nov 06, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Peninsula Art League’s 22nd Open Juried Show continues through Nov. 22 at Harbor History Museum.

Randall leading race for Congress; Richards, Caldier winning legislative races

Nov 05, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Adison Richards, a Peninsula High graduate who now lives in Bremerton, appears likely to defeat former Rep. Jesse Young for a seat in the state House.

James Coolican, former Peninsula superintendent and Vietnam War hero, dies at age 85

Nov 05, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

James J. Coolican, a former Peninsula School District superintendent and decorated Marine Corps colonel, died Oct. 25 at age 85. Coolican was superintendent at Peninsula from 1999 to 2006. Before the local post, he worked for Educational Services District No. 101 in Spokane from 1991 to 1997 and as deputy superintendent in the state Office

The Puget Sound Veterans Band played patriotic music throughout the event.

Harbor Happenings | Veterans Day celebration marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

Nov 05, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Gig Harbor will honor current and retired members of the military on Monday, Nov. 11 with military pageantry, guest speakers, food and music. The seventh annual Veterans’ Day celebration will take place at the Vintage Aero Museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum is located at 1108 26th Ave NW. This year’s celebration

Over 60% of Gig Harbor-area voters have already cast ballots in 2024 election

Nov 04, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Voters in the Gig Harbor area were eager to cast their ballots in the 2024 election. As of Monday, Nov. 4, Pierce County reported having already received ballots from 65.49% of registered voters in Gig Harbor. That’s the highest ballot return level of any city or large jurisdiction in Pierce County. The trend extends outside

Kaiser Permanente closing Gig Harbor location

Nov 04, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

Kaiser Permanente plans to close its medical clinic in Gig Harbor next month. The health care company confirmed plans to permanently shutter the Gig Harbor clinic on Dec. 13. Clinics in Poulsbo and Ballard also will close. Kaiser cited a competitive market was behind the closures. “As the health care market changes rapidly, with increased

Gig Harbor Now and Then | STOP and read this yellow journalism

Nov 04, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Yellow, aluminum-alloy stop signs were the norm before 1954.

Sports Beat | Doubleheaders on tap in football, girls soccer

Nov 01, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Postseason updates for football, girls soccer, tennis, cross country, swimming and volleyball.

Family of football player injured in 2023 Fish Bowl sues Peninsula School District, coach

Nov 01, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

The family of a Gig Harbor High School quarterback who was seriously injured during Fish Bowl 2023 is suing Peninsula School District. Also named as defendants in the suit are Ross Filkins, coach and athletic director of Peninsula High School, as well as the PHS student who made the tackle. The suit, filed in U.S.

827 pounds of finely carved art

Nov 01, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Master pumpkin carver Russ Leno made his annual Halloween appearance at Uptown to turn a giant vegetable into a work of art.

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