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

Immunizations urged as back-to-school season approaches

Aug 12, 2025 | By:

Are your children up to date on their vaccines? Here’s a look at immunizations are required for which ages.

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Harbor Happenings | Airport Day touches down at Tacoma Narrows

Aug 12, 2025 | By:

This week’s top events include Airport Day, Chalk the Harbor, and an outdoor movie at Sehmel Park.

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American Sign Language group offers chance for communities to connect

Aug 11, 2025 | By:

The ASL group meets every Wednesday to learn new signs and build connections between Deaf and hearing people.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The latest news from 1953

Aug 11, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

You can learn a lot by reading newspapers from 72 years ago, including that ketchup was a bargain in 1953.

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Krishnadasan overtakes Caldier in 26th District Senate primary

Aug 06, 2025 | By:

Krishandasan leads the primary by 157 votes after Caldier was up by 89 on election night. Both candidates advance to the general.

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County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement

Aug 06, 2025 | By:

Pierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.

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Six injured in collision that backed up Highway 16 traffic

Aug 06, 2025 | By:

Traffic on eastbound Highway 16 backed up six miles following the collision.

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Op-ed | Gig Harbor faces housing challenges, state mandates

Aug 06, 2025 | By: Eric Baker

The city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.

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Caldier leads by 89 votes in 26th District Senate primary

Aug 05, 2025 | By:

Both candidates will advance to the general election; the primary results show the race is every bit as close as expected.

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Harbor Happenings | Skansie Park hosts National Night Out, Summer Sounds concert

Aug 05, 2025 | By:

Hello Harbor, the local National Night Out event, is a chance for law enforcement and the community to connect.

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