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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

Gig Harbor's Colton Oyster stiff-arms a River Ridge defender.

Tides win final regular-season game against River Ridge, stay alive in playoffs

Oct 30, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

The Tides’ effective passing game and stiff defense propelled them to a 28-6 defeat of the Hawks and into a mini-playoff Tuesday.

A child getting. vaccine in his shoulder

Peninsula School District plans vaccine clinics to include students under 12

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

District officials have wheels in motion to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 at upcoming school-based clinics pending FDA approval of the shot, which came Friday.

Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.

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Third murder suspect turns himself in to sheriff’s office

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Eli Gregory of Gig Harbor joined two other suspects in Kitsap County Jail on $1 million bail for allegedly killing Tyrone Sero last week.

Candy, costumes, fun runs/bikes on tap for Halloween

Oct 28, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Some events have been canceled, but there are still several Halloween activities from which to choose.

Picture of a ballot drop box at the Gig Harbor fire station

Longtime councilman Malich making late bid for mayor’s post

Oct 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Ken Malich, who gave in to pressure to run as a write-in candidate just two weeks before the election, says his top task would be to hire a good city administrator.

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Markley stresses stability, transparency in mayoral run

Oct 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Tracie Markley was surprised that nobody stepped up to run against her for mayor of a city that’s in need of some healing.

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City Council hears update on BoatShop marine railways project

Oct 26, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The city intends to contribute from next year’s budget to help wrap up loose ends on the nearly completed railways project.

Swift Water Elementary School second-grade teacher Stacy Bigger and student Aryana Sharma admire paper bats in their classroom during an open house at the school.

Swift Water students, teachers jazzed about new school, happy to be back full-time

Oct 26, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

“The kids do fine with the masks. It’s just kind of been their normal.” — Carlyn HansonSmith, fourth-grade teacher

Third suspect named in killing of Port Orchard man

Oct 25, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Detectives are searching for Eli Gregory, who is known to frequent the Key Peninsula and rural South Kitsap.

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