Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city
Jan 16, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.
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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Looking back at ’24, thinking ahead to ’25
Jan 16, 2025 | By: Alison PaoliThe Gig Harbor real estate market was remarkably resilient in 2024. Will that trend continue in 2025?
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Local farmers wary of risk of bird flu
Jan 15, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonSeven backyard flocks in Pierce County have contracted bird flu since the outbreak began, as have another three in Kitsap County.
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Harborview-Stinson roundabout to get experiential art installation
Jan 15, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe work, to be installed this year next to the new roundabout, features a compass rose, map and Northwest flora and fauna.
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Brenda Lykins resigns seat on Gig Harbor City Council
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonLykins is moving outside of city limits and thus is no longer eligible to serve on the city council.
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Local fire departments get reimbursed for sending firefighters to Los Angeles
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe reimbursement of Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One — and hundreds of other departments around the country — covers pay, benefits, equipment costs and more.
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Meet Roomba, Harbor WildWatch’s new Pacific red octopus
Jan 14, 2025 | By: Marsha HartShe’s new in town, and she enjoys going out at night. She dines on mussels, which are her favorite, though she also enjoys salmon. She’s tiny and doesn’t like sharing her space with others. Roomba is a Pacific red octopus about the size of a large grape. Staff at the Marine Science and Technology Center
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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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