Feasibility studies recommend contiguous recreation, senior, aquatics centers
Mar 21, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichPenMet also advanced a master plan for Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve to the final design phase.
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Guest column | North Creek: Quality over quantity
Mar 20, 2024 | By: Jamie GlasgowAn article titled “Idle incubator largely responsible for absent chum run” was posted online by Gig Harbor Now on Jan. 16. The article quotes a source who describes North Creek as a “glorified drainage ditch” and implies the watershed is incapable of supporting fish populations without the help of the remote site hatchery “incubator” at
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Harbor Happenings: Crew school at the BoatShop
Mar 19, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor BoatShop hosts a four-day hands-on course in the basics of crewing on a purse seiner or other commercial fishing vessel. Students will master fundamental skills like navigation, line-handling, net mending and on-deck skills. Day four covers U.S. Coast Guard-approved Sea Safety and Survival training. The class runs from March 26 to 29
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Geoduck farm hearings postponed two months due to opposition leader’s departure
Mar 19, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyHearings on Taylor Shellfish’s proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon have been postponed until May.
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Play ball! Mariners open new training center in Port Orchard
Mar 18, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannHer 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
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Sheriff’s Department investigating allegations against Evergreen Elementary teacher
Mar 15, 2024 | By: Christina T HenryThe 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
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Two Peninsula School District seniors earn prestigious scholarships
Mar 15, 2024 | By: Christina T HenryAlec 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
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Sports Beat | Thomas earns first win as Peninsula baseball coach
Mar 14, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe 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
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Gig Harbor plans $2 million roundabout at 56th Street and 38th Avenue
Mar 14, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyMany 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
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Facilities advisory board forming to address building issues in Peninsula School District
Mar 14, 2024 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula 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
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