Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Also this week: An attempted robbery by a person in mental health crisis and shoplifters going to lengths to conceal merchandise.
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A Washington State Hospitals Association spokesman said demands from immigration agents alone are not sufficient to gain access to patients or restricted areas.
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Four local firefighters who helped contain the recent Los Angeles wildfires brought back valuable experience from their two-week deployment.
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Troopers arrested a man from Grapeview on suspicion of vehicular homicide and DUI following the crash.
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The Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s EnviroCorp are holding a tree giveaway at Donkey Creek Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Also in this week’s sports roundup: Peninsula edges Gig Harbor in wrestling, the Tides and Seahawks face each other in the girls basketball playoffs, and more.
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New state Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, wants to change the requirement for bond passage to 55%, instead of 60%.
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The forecast calls for more snow this week, with temperatures dipping into the 20s overnight.
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Folks can drive electric ride-on cars and plush animals through the inside of the Kitsap Mall in this kid-friendly activity.
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The Gig Harbor High School girls basketball team learned Jan. 27 that the Peninsula School District placed its coaching staff — head coach Tim Olson and assistants James Bonnici and Nikki Scott — on administrative leave for the remainder of this basketball season. The district cited an ongoing investigation in a statement on Jan. 28,
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