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

City, Puyallup Tribe acknowledge stronger relationship

Oct 12, 2021 | By:

Several actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.

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Make-a-Wish delivers on Oliver’s golf cart dream

Oct 12, 2021 | By:

Though Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.

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Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon

Oct 09, 2021 | By:

Taylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.

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Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum

Oct 07, 2021 | By:

In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.

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Grassroots group rouses support for community aquatics center

Oct 06, 2021 | By:

The Swim Safe Gig Harbor group believes there’s a great need for a swimming facility in the Gig Harbor area, and is proposing PenMet’s Peninsula Gardens property as a site.

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What a weekend to be a Mariners fan

Oct 05, 2021 | By:

Seattle didn’t reach the postseason again, but the final games had a playoff atmosphere that hasn’t been felt in decades.

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Gig Harbor man killed in Oregon motorcycle crash

Oct 04, 2021 | By:

The man’s father and riding companion was injured in the collision and was flown to the hospital.

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Battson named as Gig Harbor Chamber president/CEO

Oct 04, 2021 | By:

Miriam Battson replaces Warren Zimmerman as the chamber’s new president and CEO.

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Peninsula school bus drivers get a raise. What about the paraeducators?

Oct 04, 2021 | By:

Bus drivers in Peninsula School District, some of whom complained to the school board in August about low wages and tough working conditions, are getting a 7.5% raise. “Kids have messes on buses, they throw up on buses, they rip our bus seats. There’s all kinds of stuff we deal with, but the majority of

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New building to open opportunities at FISH food bank

Oct 03, 2021 | By:

The new facility will nearly triple the space, from 4,200 to 11,600 square feet, for shopping, storage and private meeting rooms.

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