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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

Six girls, three boys make all-league basketball teams

Mar 21, 2025 | By:

Grace Richardson of Peninsula was named the Puget Sound League Nisqually Division defensive MVP.

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Experiential exhibit coming to Gig Harbor offers chance to walk a mile in refugees’ shoes

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

From Home to Home, which visits Gig Harbor starting later this month, is a chance to mirror the experience of a newly released refugee.

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Proposed new Gig Harbor comp plan doubles down on housing density

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

The plan would increase density, thanks in part to a new state law requiring jurisdictions to accommodate housing for a variety of income levels.

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Kitsap County clinic reports results from using TMS therapy to treat depression

Mar 20, 2025 | By:

TMS therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in regions of the brain that typically have decreased activity when a patient has depression.

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Many receiving ‘smishing’ scam messages for alleged unpaid tolls

Mar 19, 2025 | By:

The text messages imitate tolling agencies and attempt to acquire people’s credit card or banking information.

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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Housing activity picking up steam as spring begins

Mar 19, 2025 | By: Alison Paoli

The local real estate sales market remained strong in February. But what impact might mortgage rates and wild cards like tariffs play going forward?

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Gig Harbor, Peninsula debate teams qualify for national tournament

Mar 18, 2025 | By:

The two schools will send a total of 11 competitors to the national speech and debate tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June.

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Harbor Happenings | Take a peak under the sea on the last day of winter

Mar 18, 2025 | By:

The first day of spring is Thursday, March 20. It’s time to start going outside again.

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Invitation Bookshop moving to new location, while downtown tap room has a new owner

Mar 17, 2025 | By:

Invitation Bookshop is moving to Judson Street, while a nearby craft beer tasting room has a new owner and a new look.  Invitation is still open in the Uptown neighborhood, but owner Allyson Howard hopes to complete the move to 3119 Judson Street by next month.  Meanwhile, Matt Burnett recently purchased the former Gig Harbor

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Gig Harbor firefighters rescue man and dog after fall from cliff

Mar 17, 2025 | By:

The 100-pound Doberman tumbled over a cliff late Sunday, and its person went down after it. Firefighters helped get them back on high ground.

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