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

Peninsula School District says bus delays not related to vaccine mandate

Oct 18, 2021 | By:

Mandate has had “minimal impact” on staffing and no impact to educational services, superintendent says.

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Gig Harbor Council 7: Storset vying for Abersold’s seat

Oct 17, 2021 | By:

Abersold wants to help the community get past the pandemic; Storset looks to help families, family-owned businesses.

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Gig Harbor Council 3: Lykins challenging incumbent Franich

Oct 16, 2021 | By:

Longtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.

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Gig Harbor Council 2: Henderson, Skansi seek open seat

Oct 15, 2021 | By:

Roger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.

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Gig Harbor Council 1: Woock held large margin over Wiles in primary

Oct 14, 2021 | By:

Incumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.

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Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race

Oct 14, 2021 | By:

About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.

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Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High

Oct 13, 2021 | By:

The victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.

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City, Puyallup Tribe acknowledge stronger relationship

Oct 12, 2021 | By:

Several actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.

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Make-a-Wish delivers on Oliver’s golf cart dream

Oct 12, 2021 | By:

Though Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.

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Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon

Oct 09, 2021 | By:

Taylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.

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