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Gig Harbor Council passes resolution of solidarity with Ukraine

Mar 15, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Gig Harbor stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and condemns the Russian invasion. So says a resolution passed unanimously by the Gig Harbor City Council on Monday, March 14. The resolution notes that Gig Harbor is home to many Ukrainian families who have relatives in Ukraine and asks local citizens to find ways

Gig Harbor Council OK’s incentive for early completion of Harborview Drive roundabout

Mar 15, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Gig Harbor City Council approved financial incentives for the contractor to finish paving three weeks earlier than originally scheduled, but bad weather could foil the plan.

Students at Gig Harbor High School go without masks on Monday, March 14, 2022, the first day of school since Gov. Jay Inslee lifted the state’s indoor mask mandate. Pictured, from left, are Lola Hawkins, Courtney Myers, Emma Vandervort, Adrien Collier and Adrienne Anderson, all sophomores.

Covid masks come off in Peninsula schools … or not

Mar 14, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry

Gig Harbor High School students streamed into the commons Monday, most of them going without Covid-19 masks at school for the first time in almost two years. “I feel really good,” freshman Max Potashnick said. “I feel like I don’t have to worry about not bringing a mask. I feel a lot more free, if

Linda Kelly was announced as Gig Harbor's next city administrator on Friday, March 11.

New Gig Harbor city administrator brings experience, passion for service to job

Mar 12, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Linda Kelly has been in public administration her entire career because, she said, she loves working in a community setting. On Friday, Mayor Tracie Markley announced that Kelly has been selected as the new Gig Harbor city administrator following an extensive interview process. Kelly inherited her passion for community service from her father, who fled

In 2021, Gig Harbor firefighters climbed the Finholm Steps in downtown Gig Harbor to participate virtually in the LLS Firefighter Stairclimb. On Sunday, March 13, they will join the real thing at the Columbia Tower in downtown Seattle.

Gig Harbor firefighters face a steep climb for a good cause

Mar 11, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

Fifteen Gig Harbor firefighters will participate in the annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolls to drop 75 cents

Mar 10, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll rates cut by 75 cents; City receives no funds for Wollochet interchange improvements.

Tom Taylor YMCA Seals swim team members who qualified for regionals are, from left, Henry Schlicher, Madison Ragulsky and Lee Gjertson and, in back, Amelia Evans.

Good for You: Four Gig Harbor YMCA swimmers qualify for regionals

Mar 10, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The Seals team swimmers qualified through the state meet at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

Heavy rain in recent months caused a small portion of Bergen Drive to sink, and multiple attempts to patch the roadway failed.

Lane of Borgen Boulevard closed for emergency repairs

Mar 09, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now staff

A westbound lane of Borgen Boulevard near Olympus Lane in Gig Harbor is closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the city.

Luke Browne drills his fourth 3-pointer of the game en route to scoring 26 points against Mountlake Terrace.

Gig Harbor boys basketball reflects on a season to remember

Mar 08, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor boys basketball reached new heights this year — and they might be even better next season.

Gig Harbor-based nonprofit helps assure that everyone can take the stage

Mar 07, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Movies have the Oscars. Music has the Grammys. And web-based media have the Webby Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. On Feb. 28, IADAS presented its first-ever Anthem Awards, honoring people and organizations worldwide who are doing purpose- and mission-driven work that inspires others to take action in their own

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