Olson, Beard express views on Peninsula School Board District 5 position
Oct 20, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryTwo-time incumbent and banker David Olson is running against mental health therapist Juanita Beard.
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Butler, Ader competing for Peninsula School Board District 2 post
Oct 19, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryJennifer Butler captured 54% of the vote in the August primary. Linda Ader garnered just 18%, but stands to gain more from two candidates she shared an ad with.
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Peninsula football cancels two games after COVID detected
Oct 18, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe non-league game last week against Lincoln and a contest at Yelm Friday that had league title implications were called off.
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Peninsula School District says bus delays not related to vaccine mandate
Oct 18, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryMandate has had “minimal impact” on staffing and no impact to educational services, superintendent says.
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Gig Harbor Council 7: Storset vying for Abersold’s seat
Oct 17, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonAbersold wants to help the community get past the pandemic; Storset looks to help families, family-owned businesses.
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Gig Harbor Council 3: Lykins challenging incumbent Franich
Oct 16, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLongtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.
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Gig Harbor Council 2: Henderson, Skansi seek open seat
Oct 15, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonRoger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.
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Gig Harbor Council 1: Woock held large margin over Wiles in primary
Oct 14, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIncumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.
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Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race
Oct 14, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichAbout 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.
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Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High
Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.
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