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

Harbor Happenings | Circus of Second Chances visits Gig Harbor

Mar 25, 2025 | By:

Also coming up this week: the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Crab Fest, Harbor WildWatch beach walks and more.

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Behind the Finds | Every picture has a story

Mar 24, 2025 | By:

In their latest storytelling collaboration, Gig Harbor Now writers Tonya Strickland and Greg Spadoni launch a new series where they tell the stories behind old photographs sold at second hand stores.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Behind the Finds: Every picture has a story (even if I have to make one up)

Mar 24, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

None of the stories Greg Spadoni wrote about the photos he found in a second-hand store are true. But they are funny.

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Six girls, three boys make all-league basketball teams

Mar 21, 2025 | By:

Grace Richardson of Peninsula was named the Puget Sound League Nisqually Division defensive MVP.

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Experiential exhibit coming to Gig Harbor offers chance to walk a mile in refugees’ shoes

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

From Home to Home, which visits Gig Harbor starting later this month, is a chance to mirror the experience of a newly released refugee.

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Proposed new Gig Harbor comp plan doubles down on housing density

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

The plan would increase density, thanks in part to a new state law requiring jurisdictions to accommodate housing for a variety of income levels.

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Kitsap County clinic reports results from using TMS therapy to treat depression

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

TMS therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in regions of the brain that typically have decreased activity when a patient has depression.

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Many receiving ‘smishing’ scam messages for alleged unpaid tolls

Mar 19, 2025 | By:

The text messages imitate tolling agencies and attempt to acquire people’s credit card or banking information.

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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Housing activity picking up steam as spring begins

Mar 19, 2025 | By: Alison Paoli

The local real estate sales market remained strong in February. But what impact might mortgage rates and wild cards like tariffs play going forward?

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Gig Harbor, Peninsula debate teams qualify for national tournament

Mar 18, 2025 | By:

The two schools will send a total of 11 competitors to the national speech and debate tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June.

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