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

Scarecrow festival, farm tour on tap this weekend

Sep 27, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

PenMet Parks and Local Makers are hosting the scarecrow event Saturday at Sehmel Homestead Park while the Key Peninsula opens up farms and other sights to visitors Saturday and Sunday.

Micah Hester and team captains from Peninsula and Timberline watch the coin flip before Friday's game.

Second straight come-from-behind victory keeps Peninsula undefeated in league play

Sep 25, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

After falling behind 14-0, Peninsula scored four unanswered touchdowns and then hung on for a 35-33 defeat of Timberline.

County council limits fireworks to July 4, Dec. 31 in unincorporated Pierce

Sep 23, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The change will occur in 2023, when the county will also be able to ban fireworks those two days in extremely dry weather.

Four grade-schoolers learn about engineering by building towers

Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs

Sep 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Story time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.

Photo of relocation of utilities at Harborview Drive and Stinson Avenue in preparation for a new roundabout.

Lower Stinson Drive to be closed for five weeks

Sep 21, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Drivers can get around the closure by popping down to or up from Harborview Drive via Rosedale Street. Harborview will remain open.

Peninsula's Ethan Hogan is escorted around the right side by Seahawk blockers.

‘Unbelievable’ comeback leads Seahawks to sixth straight Fish Bowl victory

Sep 19, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Peninsula stormed back from a 28-0 halftime deficit and, in the driving rain, tied the game in regulation and prevailed in overtime, 35-28.

Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating

Sep 17, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Eddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.

Artist Bill Wachtler’s pastel painting “Blue Heron” will be on display in his studio during this weekend’s Open Studio Tour.

Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour

Sep 17, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.

A Gig Harbor player gets a few blocks while running the ball in practice.

Tides look to end Fish Bowl losing streak Friday night

Sep 16, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Gig Harbor has lost five straight Fish Bowls, but have been impressive in winning their first two games of the year. Peninsula also looked good last week in springing back from a season-opening loss.

Ginger Henderson displays the front of the new Metropolitan Market that she will manage.

Metropolitan Market manager leads verbal tour of store

Sep 16, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The new Metropolitan Market, which opens Oct. 7, will feature three sitting areas and be like a restaurant in a grocery store, says manager Ginger Henderson.

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