Harbor Happenings | Hanukkah celebrated at Skansie Park
Dec 24, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe downtown Gig Harbor Hanukkah celebration starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.
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Local Salvation Army behind on Red Kettle fundraiser
Dec 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffDonations to the Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles are down about 30%, the local branch of the organization said.
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Rush applies to build triplexes in Purdy ahead of zoning change
Dec 23, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyThe company has filed an application for 30 triplexes near Peninsula High and Purdy Elementary, under current zoning regulations.
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Sports Beat | Tides knock off Bellarmine in return of heated rivarly
Dec 23, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneGig Harbor prevailed in a seesaw battle against Bellarmine Prep, thanks in part to a fourth-quarter 3-pointer by Jack Johnsen.
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Aging population strain local hospitals’ resources
Dec 20, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonThe aging population of the wider West Sound region stresses Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which operates St. Anthony and St. Michael.
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Gig Harbor, other cities trying to ease financial burden on seniors
Dec 19, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonGig Harbor, among other steps, is considering expanding how many seniors can participate in its utility rate reduction program.
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers warn of purse-snatchings
Dec 19, 2024 | By: Vince DiceAlso this week, an attempted ATM theft and a food delivery driver who was in a hurry.
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Storm, tides made for a weird weather Wednesday
Dec 19, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannHigh winds swept through Western Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 18, as a Pacific storm system moved across the region. The National Weather Service recorded the highest wind gust at 90 mph on Crystal Mountain, near Mount Rainier. Tacoma recorded gusts of 60 mph. Peninsula Light reported about 11,000 customers were without power across its service
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Toy Drive makes Christmas merrier for 975 local children
Dec 18, 2024 | By: Marsha Hart150 volunteers helped out with the Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Toy Drive, which wrapped up this week.
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Legislation protects more hospital employees from mandatory overtime
Dec 18, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonSeparate legislation taking effect next year expands when workers in all industries can take sick leave.
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