Solar array in Purdy ready to start producing power
May 13, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe solar array at the old Purdy landfill site can open as soon as Pierce County and PenLight finalize a couple of agreements.
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Rotary Club offers to organize North Creek restoration efforts
May 13, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe Rotary Club of Gig Harbor wants to help organize volunteer efforts to improve the health of North Creek and its watershed.
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Here’s how some of those bills in Olympia will affect life in Gig Harbor
May 12, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickWe spoke with Mayor Mary Barber and City Administrator Katrina Knutson about legislation the city supported and opposed during the 2026 legislative session.
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Harbor Happenings | Wooden boats, beer and cider, and more
May 12, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSome classic boats will sail into the harbor this weekend. So will craft brewers and cider makers.
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Harbor in Bloom Festival sprouts up at the Civic Center
May 11, 2026 | By: Marsha HartThe first Harbor in Bloom Spring Faire is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Civic Center green on Grandview Street.
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Gig Harbor author Matt Dinniman made a quick crawl up the bestseller list
May 11, 2026 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannMatt Dinniman built the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a sensation in an emerging literary genre, from coffee shops in Gig Harbor.
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Former teacher convicted of assaulting students sentenced to maximum prison time
May 08, 2026 | By: Christina T HenryA judge sentenced Jordan Roy Henderson, 36, to a minimum of 66 years in prison.
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Filing week is over; here’s who will be on ballots this year
May 08, 2026 | By: Vince DiceRandy Phillips filed to run for a state House position, Damon Townsend joined the race for Pierce County auditor and Ann E. Jolie will seek a county council seat.
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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor wins league baseball title with another narrow win over Peninsula
May 08, 2026 | By: Dennis BrowneTides reliever Max Bergford shut down the Seahawks and senior Hunter Payne again drove in the winning run in the PSL title game.
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City prepares community for 38th Avenue improvements
May 07, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigFive companies submitted bids for the 38th Avenue project, and work could begin as soon as July.
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