Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
A multipurpose building, welcome center, play area, amphitheater and other features will be added to turn it into a full-fledged day-use park after the campground was forced to close years ago.
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The Peninsula Seahawks knocked off the state’s No. 1-ranked Class 3A baseball team, the Kelso Highlanders, 2-0 in District 3/4 baseball action to advance to the district title game on Saturday, May 11. Later Saturday, Peninsula defeated Stadium, 5-4 to win the district title. The Seahawks earned the No. 12 seed into the Class 3A
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Several candidates filed to run for the 26th Legislative District House of Representatives position currently held by Michelle Caldier on Friday, May 10, the final day of filing week. Caldier, running for a sixth term in Olympia, is challenged by one fellow Republican, two Democrats and an independent. All except Caldier and independent Joshua Smith
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The 14 Names to Remember Project is defying all the rules. Gig Harbor Now is putting on a community news exhibit featuring the stories behind the names of 14 veterans who died in World War II. The first stop will be at the Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St., from May 16 through the end of June.
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Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Find links to profiles of each student below. Cami Anderson Sophie Blake MacKenzie
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Both local teams filled the podiums on the first day of the South Sound Conference track and field championships on May 7 in Lacey. Nine individuals and a relay team walked away with conference championship medals. Stevens wins third 100 meter title The SSC meet is divided into two days of competition. The meet resumed
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Shea Smiley is the city’s Housing, Health and Human Services manager. Her position, created last year, helps aid those in need.
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How Mike Gatto and Raft Island Roses helped Chris Phillips find a sunnier disposition toward gardening — just in time for Mother’s Day.
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Mental health is a term that encompasses many conditions. Here are some common symptoms and treatment options.
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Peninsula Light members have re-elected three board members, who will each serve a three-year term. Incumbents Paul Alvestad, Debra Ross, and Nick Markovich were elected to the board, PenLight announced at its annual meeting on Monday, May 6. Members returned 4,227 of the 32,461 ballots (13.02%) PenLight mailed. The election requires a 10% quorum, said
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