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Go on a lavender adventure this weekend in Olalla

Jul 17, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Olalla Lavender Festival is July 18 and 19 at eight locations. Here’s what you will see.

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Pierce County Council candidates offer views on law enforcement funding, growth and more

Jul 16, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Mike Solan, Brenda Lykins and Chuck West are running for the Pierce County Council seat representing Gig Harbor. Here’s where they stand on the issues.

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WSDOT has three alternatives to fix Gorst. Two of them involve a bridge

Jul 16, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The third option for Gorst would add lanes to Highway 3. But don’t hold your breath on work beginning, because the project isn’t funded.

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Warren Beach development envisions six homes on seven waterfront acres near Fox Island Bridge

Jul 15, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

The developer estimates that each lot in the Warren Beach development will sell for $2 million, after which buyers will select a design-build home for their site.

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Ballots for primary election arriving this week

Jul 15, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The 2026 primary election is Aug. 4. These races will appear on ballots for Gig Harbor voters.

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Harbor Happenings | Art, music, Waldo and the Bard

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Peninsula Art League’s Summer Art Festival is this weekend. So is the Olalla Lavender Festival and much more.

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Council signals intent to join county effort to help homeless

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Regional plan creates a coordinated response to addressing homelessness

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Olalla sculptor’s outdoor art evokes serenity

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Sculptor Troy Pillow has found success nationwide with his outdoor art

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our not-so-mysterious Location of Mystery and the origins of Bay-Island

Jul 13, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

The location of Mystery No. 2 revealed.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Low tide at Penrose Point State Park

Jul 10, 2026 | By: Tonya Strickland

Penrose Point State Park is known for having some of the best tidepools in the area at low tide.

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