Harbor Happenings | Chum Festival celebrates salmon’s return
Nov 11, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonHarbor WildWatch’s Donkey Creek Chum Festival is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Donkey Creek Park.
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North Creek culvert replacement on hold for now
Nov 10, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe city wants to replace a box culvert that carries North Creek under Harborview Drive, but first it has to resolve the matter of salmon incubators there.
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FISH toy drive finds a home
Nov 09, 2025 | By: Marsha HartGig Harbor Peninsula FISH’s toy drive found the warehouse space it needs — and just in time, too.
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Sports Beat | Tides win district swimming title; Seahawks third
Nov 07, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneIn girls soccer, Gig Harbor defeats Peninsula to advance to the district title game on Saturday, Nov. 8. Both the Tides and Seahawks have already qualified for state.
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State denies treatment provider’s license application
Nov 07, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonPeninsula Counseling is closely linked with Rainier Recovery, and DOH alleges that Rainier’s former CEO was involved with it.
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Updated equipment puts Peninsula High School actors in a new light
Nov 06, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula School District this year installed new auditorium lighting, including an upgraded stage-lighting system that replaces antiquated equipment dating to the 1960s.
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FISH, other foods banks experiencing record demand due to government shutdown
Nov 06, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonWith SNAP benefits not available and federal workers not getting paid, more people are turning to food banks like Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH.
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Authors gather for annual Write in the Harbor conference
Nov 06, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe annual Write in the Harbor conference takes place this weekend on Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. This year’s theme – Craft, Creativity and Connection – aims to provide “Inspiring Words, Artistic Expression and Meaningful Connection.” The conference begins Friday, Nov. 7 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and welcoming address by keynote speaker
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Krishnadasan wins 26th District Senate seat
Nov 05, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonDeb Krishnadasan, an appointed incumbent, now leads the race for state Senate by nearly 2,000 votes.
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The ‘Jonny Appleseeds’ of Manila clams and Pacific oysters
Nov 05, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickA Fish and Wildlife biologist discussed shellfish management efforts last week during the KGI Watershed Council’s annual State of the Watershed meeting.
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