Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.
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New legislators tackle deficit in debut session
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichAdison Richards and Deb Krishnadasan joined veteran lawmaker Michelle Caldier for the annual 26th District Legislative Sendoff.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pioneers’ names got lost in translation
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniWhy were the names of so many local pioneer families often spelled several ways in official documents? Many didn’t read or write, and many were not native English speakers.
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Parking in fire lanes a growing safety concern, Peninsula school officials say
Jan 12, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe problem is especially acute during large events, but it also happens during drop-off and pick-up at elementary and middle schools.
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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor clinches league swimming title with win over Peninsula
Jan 10, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneAlso this week, a look at the boys and girls basketball teams from both local high schools.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams
Jan 10, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniThe mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.
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Two In Tow & On The Go | You could own this lot for just $9,999 (but it’s mostly underwater)
Jan 10, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandFor sale is a 3,520 square foot triangular-shaped waterfront lot, located behind the stores near the Purdy Bridge. It’s cheap and mysterious.
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Local firefighters en route to Los Angeles
Jan 09, 2025 | By: Vince DiceTwo Gig Harbor firefighters joined two others from Key Peninsula, and dozens more from around the state, in responding to the Los Angeles fires.
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Rainier Recovery to reopen, but will be on probation for at least 10 years
Jan 09, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonThe state Department of Health previously suspended the provider with a Gig Harbor office for unethical practices.
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Guest editorial | Standing against hate in Gig Harbor
Jan 09, 2025 | By: Mary Barber and Robyn DensonGig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber and Pierce County Councilmember Robyn Denson respond to recent incidents of intolerance in the area.
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