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Harbor Happenings | Tracing the history of Northwest rock ‘n’ roll

Oct 15, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Our weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.

Possible northern giant hornet sighting reported near Burley

Oct 15, 2024 | By: David Nelson/Kitsap Sun

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investigating a report of a potential northern giant hornet in South Kitsap County. The northern giant hornet is an invasive species sometimes referred to as “murder hornets.” They first surfaced in Washington nearly five years ago. A Washington State Department of Agriculture spokesperson said Monday that a Burley

PAL’s new Art in the Park show includes paintings, pyrography and prizes

Oct 14, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Art in the Park show helps inaugurate PenMet Parks’ new headquarters building — and its partnership with Peninsula Art League.

19-year-old woman dies in Highway 16 crash

Oct 14, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

A 19-year-old Everett woman died following a collision on Highway 16 early on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Washington State Patrol said the woman was driving a 2015 Honda Civic east on Highway 16 near 24th Street in Gig Harbor around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The car left the roadway and hit a guardrail before coming to

Peninsula falls one play short against undefeated Lakes

Oct 12, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

The Peninsula (2-4, 1-2 Puget Sound League) football team gave Lakes (6-0, 3-0) all the Lancers could handle on Friday, Oct. 12, at Roy Anderson Field. But the Seahawks’ last-second pass in the end zone fell to the ground, securing a 21-15 victory for the visitors. Both teams displayed tenacious defense early in the contest.

Sports Beat | Peninsula aces its test against Gig Harbor

Oct 11, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

A big showdown between local volleyball teams on Thursday, Oct. 10, started with Peninsula’s Lauren Sievers serving an ace right down the middle of the court. The rest of the night went just about as well for Peninsula, which defeated Gig Harbor 3-1. The Seahawks (5-5) took control in the first game behind the effective

Vet Caldier, upstart Mitchell vying for 26th District seat

Oct 10, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

Four Democrats have taken a crack at state Rep. Michelle Caldier since she edged Larry Seaquist in 2014 to capture the 26th Legislative District’s Position 2 seat. None have come close. Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, has won every general election race by double digits. Next up is Tiffiny Mitchell, who finished second to Caldier in the