Gig Harbor Now and Then | The latest news from 1953
Aug 11, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniYou can learn a lot by reading newspapers from 72 years ago, including that ketchup was a bargain in 1953.
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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Krishnadasan overtakes Caldier in 26th District Senate primary
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Vince DiceKrishandasan leads the primary by 157 votes after Caldier was up by 89 on election night. Both candidates advance to the general.
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County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffPierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.
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Six injured in collision that backed up Highway 16 traffic
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTraffic on eastbound Highway 16 backed up six miles following the collision.
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Op-ed | Gig Harbor faces housing challenges, state mandates
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Eric BakerThe city of Gig Harbor is studying many options to expand access to affordable housing — not just a multi-family tax exemption.
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Caldier leads by 89 votes in 26th District Senate primary
Aug 05, 2025 | By: Vince DiceBoth candidates will advance to the general election; the primary results show the race is every bit as close as expected.
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Harbor Happenings | Skansie Park hosts National Night Out, Summer Sounds concert
Aug 05, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonHello Harbor, the local National Night Out event, is a chance for law enforcement and the community to connect.
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Air quality moderate as smoke from Bear Gulch fire clouds the region
Aug 05, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonAir quality on the Kitsap Peninsula will oscillate between healthy and moderate levels over the next couple days as smoke from the Bear Gulch wildfire on the Olympic Peninsula sweeps over the region. As of Monday afternoon, most areas of Kitsap, Pierce and King counties had ‘moderate’ air quality, according to the Puget Sound Clean
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Care facilities monitoring Medicaid, immigration changes
Aug 04, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonLong-term care facilities typically rely on foreign-born workers, but they are unlikely to be undocumented because of requirements imposed on facilities that accept government insurance.
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Primary election ballots due by Tuesday, Aug. 5
Aug 04, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe state Senate race between Krishnadasan and Caldier appears on the primary ballot, but the campaign will be decided in November.
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