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Guest Column | Where do we go from here?
Sep 19, 2025 | By: State Rep. Adison RichardsGuest column by state Rep. Adison Richards, D-Gig Harbor.
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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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Guest editorial | Standing against hate in Gig Harbor
Jan 09, 2025 | By: Mary Barber and Robyn DensonGig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber and Pierce County Councilmember Robyn Denson respond to recent incidents of intolerance in the area.
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From our Board of Directors | Much depends on the next two weeks
Dec 17, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Board of DirectorsWe need to hit our NewsMatch goal by the end of 2024. If you value our coverage, please help.
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Why we need your help now more than ever
Dec 12, 2024 | By: Vince DiceWe are hitting crunch time for our 2024 NewsMatch donation drive. If you appreciate the work we do, and want it to continue in 2025, please donate today.
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Guest column | North Creek: Quality over quantity
Mar 20, 2024 | By: Jamie GlasgowAn article titled “Idle incubator largely responsible for absent chum run” was posted online by Gig Harbor Now on Jan. 16. The article quotes a source who describes North Creek as a “glorified drainage ditch” and implies the watershed is incapable of supporting fish populations without the help of the remote site hatchery “incubator” at
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12 from GHFMO climb 1,356 steps in blood cancer fundraiser
Mar 11, 2024 | By: Ryan ShervanikCongratulations to your Local 3390 Firefighters! Twelve members of Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One & Local 3390 conquered the 2024 Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday, March 10, with grit and determination, reaching new heights not just in the Columbia Center but in their commitment to making a difference in the fight against blood cancer. Their
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Chapin Day | Turning 80 doesn’t seem as significant anymore
Jan 22, 2024 | By: Chapin DayEach week, a Sunday morning CBS television news magazine I frequently watch includes a brief segment of remembrance for notable deaths during the past week. Usually accompanied by photo portraits, brief summaries of the deceaseds’ significance, and muted elevator music, the feature can vary in length depending upon a tape editor’s judgment and how busy
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Special Veterans Day program marks 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
Oct 24, 2023 | By: Tina Shoemaker and Pat SchmidtThe 6th Annual 2023 Gig Harbor Veterans Day Celebration, November 11, 2023 will be held at the Gig Harbor Antique Aero Museum. This year we are commemorating the 50th year anniversary of the Vietnam War with a special program and a pinning ceremony. Veterans are free, all others are $15.00. Thanksgiving lunch is included. We
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