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Peninsula's Marcus Douglas tries to block a layup attempt by Gig Harbor's Christian Parrish.

Seahawks, Tides clash tonight in basketball doubleheader

Jan 21, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Times have been changed so fans can watch both the boys and girls games.

Gig Harbor football coach George Fairhart resigns

Jan 19, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

George Fairhart guided the Tides to a 26-18 record in five seasons. Gig Harbor High will quickly begin the search for his replacement.

Peninsula boys’ basketball playoff opportunity in their own hands

Jan 19, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Seahawks are in the middle of the South Sound 3A Conference pack at the midseason point and in position to capture a postseason berth.

Photo of the front of Gig Harbor City Hall

Mary Barber appointed to City Council vacancy

Jan 18, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Mary Barber will complete the term of Tracie Markely, who resigned to become mayor. It runs through November 2023. The majority of Council members are now women, in addition to the mayor.

Gig Harbor man sentenced to second prison term for tax fraud

Jan 18, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Jeffrey Zirkle, who had previously been sentenced to 28 months in prison for defrauding his electronic recycling business clients, charged as much as $480,000 in personal expenses on company credit cards.

A small bridge crosses Donkey/North Creek in the property that the city hopes to purchase.

New land conservation fund targets pockets in and around Gig Harbor

Jan 18, 2022 | By: Ted Kenney

Gig Harbor Land Conservation Fund will have matching funds available for other groups to quickly acquire grants. A condition of its contribution is that the public have access to the properties.

City seeking bids for sports complex design; construction could begin by end of year

Jan 17, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Gig Harbor is requesting $2 million from the state capital budget this session, but local legislators aren’t optimistic they can get it.

Riley Peschek slices for a shot between Peninsula's Kaylia Heidelberg (32) and Grace Richardson (24).

Seahawks girls in basketball playoff hunt

Jan 16, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Peninsula’s three conference losses, to the league leaders, came by a combined total of 15 points.

State’s COVID test distribution portal not for businesses

Jan 15, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry

One Gig Harbor business owner says at-home tests have helped his company stay viable.

Students get off a bus at Gig Harbor High School.

Peninsula schools plan to keep classrooms open if at all possible

Jan 14, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry

Superintendent pledges to keep classrooms open as district monitors staff absences due to COVID.

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