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Gig Harbor downed O’Dea 62-51 in a regional contest, will face Wednesday’s winner between Ferris and Rainier Beach Thursday at state.
Read More about Tides boys upset O’Dea in regionals, earn first-round state bye
Pierce County was requiring wider right-of-ways in case it needed to expand roads in the future, but made an exception for the park.
Read More about Kopachuck State Park renovation moving forward without ceding roadway
The Gig Harbor boys basketball team will be taking its show on the road bright and early Saturday morning against the O’Dea Fighting Irish in a 10 a.m. Class 3A regional playoff game at Bellevue College. The Tides, ranked sixth in the state, will face No. 4 O’Dea (20-6) from the always-tough Seattle Metro League.
Read More about Tides boys, girls competing in regional basketball playoffs Saturday
Jeff Niten, Linda Kelly set to answer questions, meet citizens Thursday at the Civic Center.
Read More about Public can meet city administrator finalists Thursday
Democrat Adison Richards views running for office as a new way to deliver opportunity for all and help people.
Read More about Nonprofit lawyer, Peninsula High graduate Richards announces run for state representative
Harborview Drive will be closed through July to southbound traffic, presenting a long detour, while northbound drivers can use the single through lane.
Read More about Partial Harborview closure for roundabout construction begins Monday
In a close, physical game indicative of two teams whose seasons would end with a loss, Gig Harbor defeated the young, talented Kennewick Lions, 63-51, in a District 3/4 3A girls basketball playoff Tuesday night at home to keep its state tournament aspirations alive. Peninsula, however, traveled all the way to eastern Oregon and dropped
Read More about Tides girls advance to regional game while Seahawks suffer season-ending loss
Kitsap County is reviewing whether Olalla Winery violated its conditional use permit. The decision was expected 10 working days after the Dec. 16 hearing.
Read More about Hearing examiner decision on Olalla Valley Winery events delayed again
Republican Spencer Hutchins is running for the state rep seat being vacated by Jesse Young, who is running state senator.
Read More about Gig Harbor’s Hutchins announces campaign for state representative
Minerva offering scholarships for women who have been out of school for a while. Camp Seymour to host children of wounded military personnel.
Read More about Scholarships for women, summer camp for kids available