Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding
Dec 28, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichMoney to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.
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Versatile Tides remain unbeaten in South Sound League girls basketball play
Dec 27, 2021 | By: Dennis BrowneAll-league guards Taylor Schwab and Baylee Young had paced the well-rounded squad to a 4-0 league mark and 4-1 overall.
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Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed
Dec 23, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryThe Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.
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White Christmas might hinge on technicality
Dec 22, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichBy definition, a white Christmas is one in which there’s an inch of snow on the ground in the morning. Though Saturday might not qualify, there could be at least that much Christmas night and the following days.
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Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events
Dec 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonNo decision was reached after a 10-hour Kitsap County hearing Thursday on the status of Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery‘s conditional use permit (CUP). The 5.87-acre winery, owned and operated by Stuart Chisholm and Mary Ellen Houston, is zoned Rural Protection (RP), which permits agriculture-related uses and agritourism. The permit was issued in April 2017,
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Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion
Dec 20, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.
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Suspect chased and arrested after smashing into patrol car
Dec 20, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffA police dog tracked down a 25-year-old Gig Harbor man after he bailed from his burning, stolen car and hid in a trailer.
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Hostage situation ends with man taking own life
Dec 18, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe man had gone to the home with a shotgun and barricaded himself and his estranged wife in a bedroom.
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Peninsula students not flocking back to school as expected
Dec 18, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryAn enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.
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Tides boys storm to 7-0 record, sit atop state basketball rankings
Dec 17, 2021 | By: Dennis BrowneCoach Billy Landram’s Gig Harbor squad has scored at a 74-point-per-game clip while clamping down defensively on most of its early-season foes.
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