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

Art shows accepting applications; arts commission offering grants

Feb 06, 2022 | By:

The Summer Art Festival, Open Juried Show and Open Studio Tour all are preparing for events while the Arts Commission has Creative Endeavor grants to give.

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Tides boys storming into playoffs behind dynamic duo of Landram, Browne

Feb 05, 2022 | By:

Dunking Will Landram, sharpshooting Luke Browne and a strong supporting cast have paced Gig Harbor to a 17-1 record.

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Three of Peninsula’s new elementary buildings recognized as ‘green’ schools

Feb 04, 2022 | By:

Evergreen, Pioneer and Swift Water elementary schools were built with funds from the 2019 bond.

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Harborview Drive closing in south direction for roundabout construction

Feb 04, 2022 | By:

The dreaded resumption of the Harborview Drive closure for roundabout construction will begin on Feb. 28 and continue through July. The good news is the street won’t be shut down entirely as it was on Sept. 7-11 when Highway 16 crashes diverted drivers downtown and created a total standstill. Outside of those five days, the

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Seahawks, Tides competing in postseason swimming, wrestling events

Feb 03, 2022 | By:

Peninsula and Gig Harbor athletes open postseason competition late this week in the West Central District III 3A swimming championships and sub-regional wrestling tournament. Swimming will be staged Friday and Saturday at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma, and wrestling Saturday at Capital High in Olympia. Spectators will be allowed to attend wrestling, but not swimming,

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Local student support group reaps large surprise donation

Feb 03, 2022 | By:

Communities in Schools Peninsula received $800,000 from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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Designers: PenMet facility won’t be just another cookie cutter recreation center

Feb 01, 2022 | By:

PenMet’s community recreation center is being designed to tie into nature and the Gig Harbor culture.

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Parents now have until Wednesday to weigh in on state’s school vaccine survey

Jan 31, 2022 | By:

“I really encourage families to fill this out because this will be a public record and information that will go directly to the Board of Health.” — Peninsula schools Superintendent Krestin Bahr

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City offers parks plan for review, seeks candidates for commissions

Jan 31, 2022 | By:

The public will have two chances to comment on the city’s draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan; volunteers sought for board/commission slots

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Peninsula teachers survey: 51% have considered leaving this year

Jan 31, 2022 | By:

Teachers’ union is seeking a grant to support teacher retention and staff well-being.

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