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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

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Vaccination rate among Peninsula School District employees is 92.6%

Oct 23, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Employees who have claimed a medical or religious exemption must test weekly.

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Gig Harbor man one of two arrested for suspected murder

Oct 22, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The 19-year-old is in Kitsap County Jail along with a 20-year-old Port Orchard man as suspects in the killing of a 19-year-old Port Orchard man.

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Proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm upsets neighbors

Oct 22, 2021 | By: Ted Kenney

Converting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.

16-year-old wounded in shooting at Gig Harbor home

Oct 21, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Detectives continue to investigate shooting off of East Bay Drive in which besides the teen-ager, a house and car were shot up.

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Former longtime councilman Malich running as write-in candidate for mayor

Oct 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

City Council member Tracie Markley had been unopposed after John Skansi pulled out of the mayor’s race to run for City Council.

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Two incumbents face challengers for PenMet Parks board positions

Oct 21, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Missy Hill and Steve Nixon are running for reelection against Matt McKee and Joshua Hardwick, respectively.

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Olson, Beard express views on Peninsula School Board District 5 position

Oct 20, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Two-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 Henry

Jennifer 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.