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Two In Tow & On The Go | Getting crafty at Tacoma’s Tinkertopia

Feb 06, 2026 | By:

A 90-minute crafting session of reused materials and no instructions turn imagination into unforgettable creations.

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Child in Kitsap County dies from flu-associated illness

Feb 06, 2026 | By:

It was the second pediatric flu death in Washington state this season.

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Gig Harbor’s love affair with the Seahawks

Feb 05, 2026 | By:

From attending a playoff game in the 1980s to meeting Pete Carroll, Dennis Browne has been a Seahawks fan as long as the team has existed. His message to his fellow 12s: Enjoy this.

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Nonprofit identifies hundreds of potential fish passage barriers on Gig Harbor Peninsula

Feb 05, 2026 | By:

A May 2025 study conducted by the Wild Fish Conservancy identified at least 378 in-stream structures on the Gig Harbor Peninsula.

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Summer Sounds at Skansie 2026 schedule set

Feb 05, 2026 | By:

The Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series starts July 7 with a performance by the 133d Army Band. Here’s who else will play this summer.

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Chic-fil-A gets extension on permit application for Gig Harbor location

Feb 04, 2026 | By:

Correspondence between Chick-Fil-A and the city indicate that the chain now has until Feb. 23 to complete planning documents.

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PenMet budget in solid shape, staff tells commissioners

Feb 04, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Revenues came in higher and expenses lower than the park district anticipated.

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Blood banks scrambling after winter storms disrupted donations

Feb 03, 2026 | By:

BloodworksNW, a blood bank in Silverdale, issued a Code Red. That indicates that the region has only a one- to two-days supply of critical blood types and platelets.

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These are the biggest dates of 2026 in Gig Harbor

Feb 03, 2026 | By:

From Restaurant Week to the Maritime Gig Festival to the Scarecrow Festival, mark these dates on your new 2026 calendar.

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Harbor Happenings | Local options for watching the Super Bowl

Feb 03, 2026 | By:

Several local establishments are hosting watch parties as the Seahawks take on the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

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