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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

As debate over fluoride returns, Gig Harbor remains a rare city without it

Jan 08, 2025 | By:

On the peninsulas, Bremerton and Gig Harbor are the only cities that don’t add fluoride to their water systems.

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Former inmate at Gig Harbor prison sues DOC, alleging cellmate harassed and assaulted her

Jan 07, 2025 | By:

The suit, filed in federal court, also alleges that corrections officers discouraged the woman from making a complaint.

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Wellness Wednesday | Self-care strategies for stress management in 2025

Jan 07, 2025 | By: Scot Fleshman

Yes, it’s a New Year. But most of brought along our stress from 2024. Here are some stress management tips.

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Harbor Happenings | Take some time for stories

Jan 07, 2025 | By:

Here is this week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.

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Emily Randall sworn in as member of Congress

Jan 06, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard

Democrat Emily Randall and Republican Michael Baumgartner became Washington’s newest representatives in Congress on Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. They were sworn in following the session’s first political drama — election of the House speaker — that found the newcomers on opposite sides. Baumgartner and his Republican colleagues used their narrow majority to reelect House Speaker

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2025 will be a big year for local parks

Jan 03, 2025 | By:

Here’s our look at what stories we expect to be covering during the rest of 2025.

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Prosecutors charge two in 2023 drive-by shooting in Gig Harbor

Jan 02, 2025 | By:

Prosecutors said the 2023 drive-by shooting on Hunt Street was an attempt at revenge for a 2021 killing in Port Orchard.

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Orcas drop by to witness Polar Bear Plunge

Jan 02, 2025 | By:

Four transient orcas swam through Colvos Passage as polar bear plungers gathered in Olalla for their annual dip in icy water.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Zoolights: 37 years of lighting up the holidays in Tacoma

Jan 02, 2025 | By:

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has grown into a showcase of one million lights for families to enjoy this holiday season.

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Top stories of 2024: Here’s what Gig Harbor was reading this year

Dec 31, 2024 | By:

In 2024, our readers were interested in stories about housing and commercial developments, elections, football and other topics.

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