MultiCare announces ‘strategic affiliation’ with Samaritan Health of Oregon
Oct 23, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonMultiCare operates Indigo Urgent Care in Gig Harbor, Tacoma General and dozens of other clinics and hospitals in the region.
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Heritage closing tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon, including here
Oct 23, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe closures include Heritage’s flagship tasting room at one of Gig Harbor’s most prominent locations, the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive.
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Peninsula School District voters to weigh Feb. 10 local levy ballot measure
Oct 22, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe proposed levy would replace one that voters approved in 2023, due to expire in 2026. It pays for “enrichment” activities, a broad term that includes early learning, highly capable and more.
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Community Currents mural brings some big fish to Harborview Drive
Oct 22, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe Community Currents mural consists of wooden fish decorated by community members and local institutions after Chalk the Harbor.
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Pierce County Charter Review 3 | Charter commission veteran vs. former legislator
Oct 21, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichAttorney Martha Lantz is bidding for a second cycle on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission. Former state representative Jesse Young stands in her way.
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Pierce County Charter Review 2 | Small business owner vs. nurse practitioner
Oct 21, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichGary Parker and Brenda Lykins traveled different routes to community service. Parker, often through his restaurant BBQ2U, contributes funding and entertainment to practically anybody with a good cause. Neonatal nurse practitioner Lykins has cared for critically ill infants for 35 years and served on the Gig Harbor City Council. Voters will weigh their attributes in
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Pierce County Charter Review 1 | Transit expert vs. former FBI agent
Oct 21, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichTransit expert Justin Leighton says his experience on the Tacoma charter review board would be a benefit while Pat McMonigle touts his national security background.
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Harbor Happenings | More than Pink walk raises money to fight breast cancer
Oct 21, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOther events this weekend include Rattle Dem Bones, a Harbor Winds concert and more.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Aeroplanes and dental drool
Oct 20, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniWhen was the first aeroplane built on the Peninsula, and by whom?
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Cultural access proposal allows city voters to decide on tax to support nonprofits
Oct 20, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe Cultural Access proposition would increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts, science and history organizations.
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