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Public health leaders urge people to get COVID vaccines this fall

Sep 25, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

Less than 20% of Washingtonians got an updated COVID vaccine last year, Washington Department of Health says.

A candid discussion of mental health struggles and seeking help, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 24, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Reader warning: This article contains discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and self-harm. Heather Arneson is the artist behind LIVEeachmoment Art, a small, mental health-focused art business Arneson opened in 2020. Arneson has struggled with her mental health for more than 15 years, and this decade-and-a-half’s worth of personal experience informs her work. In

Kitsap County warns of food deserts if Albertsons-Kroger merger proceeds

Sep 24, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

South Kitsap County would be even more of a food desert if the merger and resulting divestment goes forward, commissioners warn.

Harbor Happenings | Film Festival, Cider Swig and Pier Into the Night

Sep 24, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Cider Swig is Saturday in Tacoma while the first Pier Into the Night of the season is that evening.

Film festival headliner shines spotlight on a good coach who was also a good person

Sep 23, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

When a friend pitched him the idea of making a movie about former University of Washington football coach Don James, Kent Loomer was skeptical. He didn’t want to make a football movie. Nor did he want to make what he called a “puff piece.” But Mike Martin, a longtime friend and big-time Husky football fan,

Gig Harbor Now and Then | If only they had followed their own advice

Sep 23, 2024 | By: Greg Spadoni

Who knows how old these people would have turned if they hadn’t picked up a bad habit. And about that term, “would have turned …”

Two In Tow & On The Go | Last weekend for the Puyallup fair

Sep 20, 2024 | By: Tonya Strickland

Don’t miss the thrills and country charm of the Washington State Fair this weekend as its 2024 run enters its final three days. Here’s a roundup of our top activities to check out!

Westbound Narrows Bridge lane closures coming next week — but not during the afternoon commute

Sep 20, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

The Washington State Department of Transportation plans to close two westbound lanes on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge during daytime hours next week. But don’t worry. The department promises to have all lanes open in time for the afternoon commute. WSDOT will conduct what it called a “routine inspection” of the elder of the two Narrows

Harbor History Museum working on repairs to Our Fisherman, Our Guardian

Sep 19, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Sculpture repairs could be wrapped up soon, after which the city can reinstall the canoe onto the sculpture at Austin Park at txʷaalqəł Estuary.

Documents provide peek inside local nursing homes — but don’t rely on them exclusively

Sep 19, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

When evaluating a nursing home, it also helps to show up unannounced and talk to staff members.

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