Investigation faults Caldier for naming names
May 06, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichAn inquiry alleges that state Rep. Michelle Caldier’s press release responding to an earlier investigation retaliates against staff complainants.
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Artondale, Evergreen elementaries earn federal recognition as ‘Green Ribbon’ schools
May 06, 2024 | By: Christina T HenryTwo elementary schools in Peninsula School District are the only schools in Washington state to earn recognition this year as green leaders under the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program. Artondale Elementary School in Gig Harbor and Evergreen Elementary School in Lakebay were among 41 schools, 10 districts, three postsecondary institutions and one
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The state of Mississippi once owned over 300 acres of Gig Harbor land
May 06, 2024 | By: Greg SpadoniGig Harbor Now and Then’s previous question concerns a specific piece of land inside the Gig Harbor city limits, granted by the federal government over 150 years ago for the exclusive benefit of education. The question is: What was the name of the government entity in possession of the land in 1872? Answer: The state of
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Car hits teen skateboarder on Hunt Street
May 03, 2024 | By: Vince DiceA newer black Mercedes SUV hit a 15-year-old skateboarder near the intersection of Hunt Street and Skansie Avenue around 7 a.m. Friday, May 3. The teen suffered a concussion and rash-related injuries, according to the Gig Harbor Police Department. A GHPD social media post said: “This may have been an intentional act.” Officer believe the
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Developer, Department of Ecology agree to lower fine for water quality violations at Gig Harbor site
May 03, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe Washington Department of Ecology announced that Puyallup-based RMHomes agreed to pay a reduced $40,000 penalty for water quality violations at a construction site in Gig Harbor. The settlement agreement reduces the original penalty of $56,000. According to Ecology, state and local inspectors noted 15 water quality violations at the Edwards Drive construction site in
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Sports Beat | Tides score early and often vs. Seahawks
May 03, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor Tides (11-3 overall and South Sound conference) boys soccer team earned second place in the South Sound Conference with a 6-1 win over Peninsula (5-9-1, 5-8-1) on April 30 at Roy Anderson Field. The Tides look like a team on the rise as they used pinpoint passing and aggressive runs to score
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Two baseball games weren’t quite enough for Gig Harbor, Peninsula
May 03, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Peninsula (12-8, 8-6 South Sound Conference) and Gig Harbor (12-10, 8-6) baseball teams split two games this week, setting up a one-game playoff between the rivals on Friday afternoon to determine second place in the South Sound Conference. Peninsula won the first game, 4-0, on April 30. Gig Harbor rallied to win 5-3 the
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Candidate filing for 2024 election begins next week
May 02, 2024 | By: Vince DicePolitical candidates can formally file to run for office in the 2024 election starting next week. But plenty of would-be officeholders have already declared their campaigns and begun raising money. David Olson, a Peninsula School Board member, is running for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Three candidates seek a seat in the Legislature being vacated
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Letter to the Editor | Linda Pitcher’s ‘The Fleet’ created a lasting impact on Gig Harbor Fishermen
May 02, 2024 | By: Ken MalichWhen Linda Pitcher arrived in Gig Harbor a few years ago, she brought with her a PhD in anthropology from Berkley. She stumbled upon our small community and its rich history of fishing, eventually becoming a volunteer at the History Museum. Linda spent several years meticulously piecing together information on all the commercial fishing boats
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Kitsap County food bank takes a cue from Gig Harbor
May 02, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonWalking through the rooms of Bremerton Foodline, executive director Cori Kauk describes her grand vision for the currently under-remodel food bank: A new, inviting floor space for shoppers, more accessible entry points, and redoing a shed out back. By comparison, her latest project seems quite small. It needs only a reusable shopping bag and a
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