Gig Harbor rallies for win; Peninsula takes a no-doubter
Sep 25, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneHigh school football roundup: Peninsula 48, North Thurston 12 and Gig Harbor 44, Capital 21.
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Gig Harbor blotter: Suspect caught when stolen Prius loses its charge
Sep 23, 2022 | By: Vince DiceEditor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor police apprehended a shoplifting suspect on Sept. 16 after the stolen Toyota Prius the suspect was driving ran out of gas and lost its charge. The shoplifting occurred
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Sports Beat: Volleyball teams look like contenders
Sep 23, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneIt’s time for the return of the Sports Beat. Every Friday, we will provide a weekly capsule of athletic events that involve competitors from Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools. Volleyball: Peninsula, GH enjoy early success The girls volleyball season is in full force, as the Peninsula Seahawks are 3-1 and 2-0 in South Sound
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State Senate candidates talk public safety, transportation and more
Sep 22, 2022 | By: Vince DiceEmily Randall and Jesse Young don’t agree on much. But both said Thursday that the state’s laws on drug possession and police pursuits need to be changed. Young, a Republican state representative from Gig Harbor, is challenging Randall, a first-term Democrat from Bremerton, for the state Senate seat representing the 26th Legislative District. They discussed
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Wait continues for new data on lead contamination near Donkey Creek
Sep 22, 2022 | By: David ArmstrongAs the rocker Tom Petty told us, “The waiting is the hardest part.’’ A 20-year quest by state agencies to pinpoint the levels of toxic lead contamination of waters in and near Gig Harbor will continue for a while longer, as hiring slowly resumes at the Washington state Department of Ecology, and investigation and mitigation
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Gig Harbor girls soccer off to unbeaten start
Sep 21, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor girls soccer team is once again dominating opponents with a smothering defense and a potent offense. This year’s team is 4-0 and has outscored their opponents by a combined score of 17-0. It was more of the same on Tuesday, Sept. 20, when Gig Harbor beat Timberline 8-0 in Lacey. A winning
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Painted rocks brighten Gig Harbor Civic Center
Sep 21, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIf you’re walking around downtown Gig Harbor, or on the Cushman Trail, or just about anywhere in the area, you might be lucky enough to spot a little painted rock. Chances are it was left by a one of the artists from Gig Harbor Rocks. Members of the loosely organized group paint small stones and
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Harbor Happenings: Film Fest, Cider Swig and more
Sep 20, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonMovie lovers, rejoice. The Gig Harbor Film Festival returns this week after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. The festival runs Sept. 22-25, with 61 films scheduled for screening at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor. It kicks off with “The Ventures – Stars on Guitars,” a documentary about a seminal instrumental rock band that got its start
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Gig Harbor Film Festival back on big screens this week
Sep 19, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAfter an unexpected two-year intermission, the Gig Harbor Film Festival is back in full force this week. For four days – Sept. 22–25 – the screens at the Galaxy Theatres Gig Harbor will light up with 61 films. Among them are two world premieres, five Washington state premieres and several U.S. premieres. Eight of this
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Business spotlight: Waterfront Natural Market expands tradition and connects communities
Sep 19, 2022 | By: Julie Warrick Ammann“I came down the hill and saw the harbor and was sold on the idea,” Kandice Claybaker says about her decision to move cross country and buy Waterfront Natural Market in January 2020. A transplant from St. Petersburg, Florida, Claybaker was drawn to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She experienced that beauty during visits
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