County hosting open houses on Fox Island bridge replacement
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffIn particular, Pierce County wants to determine the needs and desires of pedestrians, bicyclists and boaters.
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Harbor Happenings | Museum presents the songs and history of Woody Guthrie
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe music and the legacy of Woody Guthrie come alive at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Harbor History Museum as historian Joel Underwood presents “That Ribbon of Highway” – a program that’s part concert, part theatrical drama and part lecture. In 1941, as an employee of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Guthrie toured the
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On the Issues | 26th District 26, Position 2 state representative candidates
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTiffiny Mitchell, Michelle Caldier, Josh Smith and Rachel Harter respond to Gig Harbor Now’s questions about serving as a state representative.
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Race to unseat Caldier in 26th District’s Position 2 draws a crowd
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichMichelle Caldier attempts extend 10-year reign against independent Josh Smith, Democrats Tiffiny Mitchell and Lori McPherson, and Republican Rachel Harter.
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Butter Chicken brings the flavor of Punjab to Gig Harbor
Jul 22, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannButter Chicken Indian Kitchen opened this spring on Harborview Drive. Customers give it rave reviews.
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Rosemaling connects Gig Harbor to its Nordic heritage
Jul 22, 2024 | By: Marsha HartWhen Marilyn Mahnke moved to Gig Harbor 20 years ago, she discovered a group of people dedicated to keeping their Norwegian heritage alive through painting. Mahnke’s maternal grandmother was part of an influx of immigrants who came to the United States in the 1800s. They brought with them traditions, household items and craft forms. But
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Photo Gallery | Summer Art Festival
Jul 20, 2024 | By: Carolyn BickPhotos from the 38th annual Summer Art Festival, this year at Sehmel Homestead Park in Gig Harbor.
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Photo Gallery | Chalk the Harbor 2024
Jul 20, 2024 | By: Vince DicePhotos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor. Click on any photo below to view them as a gallery.
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Local Kiwanis Club’s Signature Program wins bronze award
Jul 19, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe Kiwanis Club of Gig Harbor’s Kiwanis Cares for Kids program won a bronze award during the eighth annual Signature Project Recognition Program at Kiwanis International’s convention in Denver this month. Kiwanis Care for Kids was selected for recognition from among 525 submissions from chapters around the world. Kiwanis Cares for Kids is the local
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Trouble in paradise: Short-term rental on sandspit becomes flashpoint for controversy
Jul 19, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyFrom the watery world of the Lighthouse Beach short-term rental property, it’s easy to forget worldly cares. The site, boasting two complete houses and a boat dock, straddles the sandspit at the mouth of Gig Harbor Bay. It is adjacent to the city’s iconic lighthouse and its grassy, marine-access-only park. With ample picture windows looking
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