Esteemed artist and Gig Harbor resident William Turner passes away
Jan 06, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLocal artists share the influence renowned artist William Turner had on their work and lives.
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Tide’s Cedarland, Seahawks’ Schmidt sign to play football at Division 1 schools
Jan 05, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneHudson Cedarland will play outside linebacker for Washington State University while Hall Schmidt mans the offensive line at Boise State.
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Derek Young reelected as Pierce County Council chair
Jan 04, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichDerek Young was reelected by his peers as Pierce County Council chairman for 2022 at Tuesday’s regular meeting, the first of the year. This will be the final year on the Council for Young, D-Gig Harbor, who was elected in 2015 and reelected in 2019. Term limits prevent him from running again. Marty Campbell, D-East
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Gig Harbor department sending more responders out on fire, medical calls
Jan 04, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichGig Harbor Fire & Medic One has gradually added staff over the last few years to where it can now man fire engines with three instead of two people.
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Old Artondale school comes down one giant bite at a time
Jan 03, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry“I’m sad that the place where I made my memories is gone, but I’m excited that there’s a new place for other people to make those memories.” — Shannon Gillespie, former Artondale Elementary School student
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Dozens welcome in new year with plunge into Olalla Bay
Jan 02, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWith snow on the ground, dozens of brave souls dived or jumped off the bridge into the chilly water at the Olalla Polar Bear Plunge.
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Peninsula schools set to open Monday on schedule despite snow, COVID surge
Dec 31, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryDistrict transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.
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City Council considering switching from 3-member committees to 7-member study sessions
Dec 31, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichWith four out of the seven council members being new, it’s believed they would be better served and serve better by meeting as a whole.
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Applications being taken for vacant City Council position
Dec 30, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichA person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.
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Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding
Dec 28, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichMoney to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.
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