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

Letter to the Editor | Kensington Gardens pursuing a unique but proven model of housing elders

Aug 19, 2025 | By: Kelly Watson

I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and

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Harbor Happenings | One last day for Shakespeare at Sehmel

Aug 19, 2025 | By:

Events this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.

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Neighbors battle expansion of Kensington Gardens, a luxury elder care campus

Aug 18, 2025 | By:

Neighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.

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Opponents allege Kensington Gardens owner sent threatening letter

Aug 18, 2025 | By:

Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.

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Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts

Aug 18, 2025 | By:

The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding. 

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Photos | Chalk the Harbor

Aug 16, 2025 | By:

Photos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.

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Being Neighborly | Shuttle driver found her most precious ring

Aug 15, 2025 | By:

A Bremerton Kitsap Airporter driver searched everywhere on his shuttle to retrieve an heirloom for this Gig Harbor woman.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | History, nature and fun at Manchester State Park — battery included

Aug 14, 2025 | By:

Picnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.

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Boxes with free anti-overdose medication naloxone proliferate, but not in Gig Harbor

Aug 14, 2025 | By:

Dispensers with free naloxone are available in Tacoma, Kitsap County and Home, but there are none in Gig Harbor.

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