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The Harbor History Museum’s special exhibit, “Tinted Light: Edward Curtis’ Picture Opera,” is nearing the end of its run. The show features hand-tinted slides created by renowned Seattle-based photographer Edward Curtis, best known for his portraits of Native Americans. The slides are some of the only color versions of his iconic black-and-white images. The images
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As part of its 60th anniversary celebration in 2022, Taco Time Northwest produced half a dozen of TV spots with distinctly Northwest vibes. Each commercial depicts a little slice-of-life moment in the daily activities of a typical Pacific Northwesterner, and shows how Taco Time fits in. Including, as many sharp-eyed viewers no doubt noticed, Gig
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Anyone would enjoy wandering on the trails Paul Spadoni carved out on his family’s 12-acre property off Ray Nash Drive near Rosedale. But few enjoy it more than the Very Good Boys and Girls who go there to hang out for hourlong play dates. Spadoni’s property is a rent-able private dog park through SniffSpot, a
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The impressive Peninsula girls basketball team defeated North Thurston, 59-37, in a crucial game on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Peninsula (14-3, 10-1 SSC) is tied with Gig Harbor (11-5, 10-1) for the South Sound Conference lead after the win over North Thurston (14-3, 9-2). Peninsula is ranked 10th in the WIAA’s RPI rankings. The Seahawks came
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Peninsula won an intense wrestling rivalry match — known as the Shark Tank Dual — over Gig Harbor, 48-21, on Wednesday, Jan. 26 in Purdy. As the lineups were announced it became apparent that the Tides were at a distinct disadvantage. Gig Harbor couldn’t field qualifying wrestlers in five middle and heavy weight classes. But
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After two decades of play, faded paint and missing parts, much of The Kids’ Gig local history is lost to Gig Harbor newcomers like us. Until now.
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Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor officers seized a variety of illegal drugs from a car parked in an apartment complex on Soundview Drive early on the morning of Jan. 22. Officers said the department had received numerous reports of possible drug activity
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The parks district and architect discussed measures to invigorate for the 91-year-old community center during two open houses Wednesday.
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Gig Harbor residents who are behind on their water or sewer bills now have options for paying the overdue bills and interest penalties. The Gig Harbor City Council approved a Deferred COVID-19 Payment Program at a meeting Monday, Jan. 23. The city suspended collection of delinquent bills and interest charges in March 2020, at the
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Entry deadlines are near for two chances for local young people to display their talents. The entry deadline for the Gig Harbor Has Talent showcase is Feb. 3. The event, a fundraiser for local charities, is scheduled for March 25. Any Gig Harbor-area student in kindergarten through eighth grades can enter. Applicants must include a
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