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

Learning, construction happening simultaneously at Peninsula middle schools

Mar 17, 2022 | By:

Kopachuck Middle School students ran in from recess on March 10 along a walkway bordered by a tall chain-link fence. On the other side, the metal framework of a large, new structure was taking shape day by day. The building, destined to become the new school entrance and administrative wing, is part of a $33

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Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One plans bond measure, seeks comment

Mar 17, 2022 | By:

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One commissioners are considering asking voters to approve a bond measure to build a new training facility, replace one fire station and upgrade several others.

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St. Patrick’s Day-themed run raises money for Gig Harbor Senior Center

Mar 16, 2022 | By:

Looking for a way to extend your St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and exercise away some of that Irish stew and Guinness at the same time? The first Shamrock’n the Harbor family fun run and walk is Saturday, March 19, along the scenic Cushman Trail in Gig Harbor. The 5K/12K run is a fundraiser for the

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Gig Harbor Council passes resolution of solidarity with Ukraine

Mar 15, 2022 | By:

Gig Harbor stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemns the Russian invasion. So says a resolution passed unanimously by the Gig Harbor City Council on Monday, March 14. The resolution notes that Gig Harbor is home to many Ukrainian families who have relatives in Ukraine and asks local citizens to find ways

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Gig Harbor Council OK’s incentive for early completion of Harborview Drive roundabout

Mar 15, 2022 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council approved financial incentives for the contractor to finish paving three weeks earlier than originally scheduled, but bad weather could foil the plan.

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Covid masks come off in Peninsula schools … or not

Mar 14, 2022 | By:

Gig Harbor High School students streamed into the commons Monday, most of them going without Covid-19 masks at school for the first time in almost two years. “I feel really good,” freshman Max Potashnick said. “I feel like I don’t have to worry about not bringing a mask. I feel a lot more free, if

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New Gig Harbor city administrator brings experience, passion for service to job

Mar 12, 2022 | By:

Linda Kelly has been in public administration her entire career because, she said, she loves working in a community setting. On Friday, Mayor Tracie Markley announced that Kelly has been selected as the new Gig Harbor city administrator following an extensive interview process. Kelly inherited her passion for community service from her father, who fled

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Gig Harbor firefighters face a steep climb for a good cause

Mar 11, 2022 | By:

Fifteen Gig Harbor firefighters will participate in the annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls to drop 75 cents

Mar 10, 2022 | By:

Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates cut by 75 cents; City receives no funds for Wollochet interchange improvements.

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Good for You: Four Gig Harbor YMCA swimmers qualify for regionals

Mar 10, 2022 | By:

The Seals team swimmers qualified through the state meet at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

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