Caldier no longer caucusing with state Republicans
Jan 11, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichState Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, has left the Republican caucus over issues with leadership, but hopes to resolve them and return to the party.
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Wellness Wednesday: Making your health a priority in 2023
Jan 11, 2023 | By: Scot FleshmanEditor’s note: Today we debut a monthly Wellness Wednesday column on health issues, written by Scot Fleshman of Gig Harbor Primary Care. With a new year comes new opportunities to make improvements to your overall well-being. When considering areas of your life you hope to improve, keep in mind that your mental and physical health
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Harbor Happenings: City celebrates North Creek property purchase
Jan 11, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThis week’s calendar has plenty of opportunities to enjoy music, movies and even a dedication ceremony at Gig Harbor’s newest “park.” The city of Gig Harbor will host an “un-groundbreaking” ceremony at the North Creek Salmon Heritage Site near Donkey Creek Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The ceremony celebrates acquisition of 5.15 acres
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Gig Harbor’s Peschek sets school rebounding record in win
Jan 09, 2023 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor girls basketball team sits in sole possession of first place in the South Sound Conference after a 49-34 win over North Thurston on Friday, Jan. 6. Gig Harbor power forward Riley Peschek set a school record with 24 rebounds in the victory. The Lady Tides (7-4, 6-0 South Sound Conference) used a
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Business Spotlight: New clinic offers 24/7 vet care, specialty services
Jan 09, 2023 | By: Christina T HenryClinics offering 24/7 emergency vet care on this side of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are few and far between. Recent changes at Uptown Animal Hospital and the opening of a new 24/7 clinic on Kimball Drive, bring more pet care options for Gig Harbor residents and the surrounding region. Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
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Firefighters aid driver after car plunges into water in Olalla
Jan 09, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffFirefighters from departments in Gig Harbor and across Kitsap County responded to Olalla Bay Market late Sunday for a report of a vehicle over a cliff. The vehicle landed in water, triggering a massive emergency response. The sole occupant of the car managed to get out of the vehicle without help. Firefighters took the person
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Sports Beat: Tides win on Parrish’s late shot
Jan 06, 2023 | By: Dennis BrowneThe 10-1 Gig Harbor boys basketball team came home from a successful holiday trip to south Florida (the Tides won two games on their trip) to face the tough Capital Cougars on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Behind 32 points and eight rebounds by senior shooting guard Luke Browne, Gig Harbor (10-1, 4-1 South Sound Conference) secured
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Gig Harbor asks Legislature for help with sports complex, road projects
Jan 05, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichThe road and sports complex requests haven’t changed much in recent years. New this session is funding for a study on possible flooding and actions to mitigate it.
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DesMarais retiring after 13 years at helm of Waterfront Alliance
Jan 04, 2023 | By: Vince DiceFor her birthday, a granddaughter gave Mary DesMarais a “My Grandma is …” card. The 7-year-old granddaughter wrote out answers to questions about what her grandmother does and doesn’t like. In the “doesn’t like” category: Working, because “that means she can’t see me.” “That was affirmation,” DesMarais said. “It is time” to retire. DesMarais, the
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Inside Gig Harbor Real Estate: Do staged homes really sell for more?
Jan 04, 2023 | By: Paige SchulteWhere do buyers see your home first? ONLINE! Currently the market has tipped to favor buyers. There are more options for them to buy (110 homes in Gig Harbor and 62 on the Key Peninsula as of Jan. 3) and the most compelling home will win the hearts and money of the buyers. This means
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