State legislators discuss priorities for short session
Jan 04, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichSen. Emily Randall and Reps. Michelle Caldier and Spencer Hutchins spoke during the annual legislative sendoff at TCC-Gig Harbor.
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Jim and Lynne Mackle built a business and a legacy in Gig Harbor
Jan 04, 2024 | By: Vince DiceSome knew him as “Mr. Kelly,” though his surname was Mackle. Others knew him as Jim the Chicken Coop Guy. Or Jim the Plumber. Many people in Gig Harbor knew Jim Mackle, under one handle or another. The former owner of Kelly’s toy store and cafe in downtown Gig Harbor — a plumber by trade
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Photo Gallery | 2024 Olalla Polar Bear Plunge
Jan 04, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannPhotos from the Olalla Polar Bear Plunge, held Jan. 1. Click on any of the thumbnail images below to see the pictures as a gallery.
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In the Margins | New Year tastes bittersweet without Fredda’s deli sandwiches
Jan 03, 2024 | By: Chris PhillipsWith each new year, many of us awake with renewed ambitions involving fitness, food, family or finances. The calendar jump-starts our intentions for another year in which the garage — or maybe our arteries — will get cleaned up for a better or longer life ahead. Or, if you’re like me, you spend the midnight
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Harbor Happenings: Art Walk strides into the New Year
Jan 03, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe holiday decorations are coming down, kids and teachers are back in classrooms and things are returning to a regular schedule as the calendar turns to a new year. On Saturday, Jan. 6, downtown galleries will be open until 5 p.m. for the year’s first Art Walk. Work by more than 50 local artists will
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Looking ahead to 2024: What we expect to be covering in the new year
Jan 02, 2024 | By: Vince DiceWe don’t have a crystal ball, but we know enough to have some idea of what will make big news in the Gig Harbor area in 2024. Here are some of the stories we expect to be covering in this new year. Local elections The coming year will be a big one for local elections,
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Business Spotlight | Cougarwear isn’t just for Cougs anymore
Dec 31, 2023 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannGig Harbor’s Cougarwear store specializes in apparel from its namesake school, but you’ll find plenty of Huskies, Zags and other gear there.
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State champions, dramatic comebacks and more: Our 2023 top sports stories
Dec 29, 2023 | By: Dennis BrowneOur top sports stories of 2023 is headlined by Peninsula High School’s fastpitch state championship last spring.
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Two in Tow & On the Go | Going full steam at the Model Train Festival
Dec 29, 2023 | By: Tonya StricklandThe Washington State History Museum transforms into an indoor model train wonderland in this annual holiday event for all ages in nearby Tacoma. And there’s still time to go.
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2023 in review: Our top stories during a very busy year
Dec 28, 2023 | By: Vince DiceWhat a year 2023 was. I know, I know. One could say that about any year. But for us here at Gig Harbor Now, it really was a BIG year. In 2023, readers clicked on our stories 1,151,300 times (through Dec. 26). Anytime a statistic hits seven digits, it’s a big number. But for context,
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