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

Markley steps down as Gig Harbor mayor

Nov 18, 2024 | By:

Markley said she is is leaving to focus more on family health issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Brenda Lykins will take over until a replacement is appointed.

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Being Neighborly | Meet Miss Gig Harbor, on a mission to remove barriers to learning

Nov 17, 2024 | By:

Being Neighborly Helpers are everywhere. We just have to look for them. Gig Harbor Now wants to showcase how someone in the community — a stranger, neighbor, teacher, classmate, anyone — has helped you. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or something that had a larger impact, send it in. It could be included

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our next question will have you stumped

Nov 17, 2024 | By: Greg Spadoni

The previous Gig Harbor Now and Then column asked a simple question about a newspaper article complaining about constant rule changes to the game of football: Box Office Causes New Football Rules That the football mentors change the rules each year with one — perhaps both — eyes on a lucrative box office is charged by

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor soccer on a roll as state tournament begins

Nov 15, 2024 | By:

The state’s No. 1-ranked Class 3A girls soccer team will be in action tonight, Nov. 15, when Gig Harbor (16-1-1) faces University of Spokane (12-7-1) at Roy Anderson Field at 7 p.m. The game is the state tournament opener for Gig Harbor. No. 17-seed U-Hi advanced to face the Tides by defeating No. 16 Mountain

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Suspect drove the car like he stole it

Nov 14, 2024 | By:

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of a stolen green Kia fled led police on a 17-minute chase through two counties on the afternoon of Nov. 9. A Gig Harbor officer saw a man slumped over the wheel of

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Tacoma Narrows losing trees, possibly gaining air show

Nov 14, 2024 | By:

The trees must be cut down to comply with FAA safety standards. In other airport news, Tacoma Narrows is pursuing a new air show after a two-year absence.

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Reeves steps down as Gig Harbor football coach

Nov 13, 2024 | By:

Darrin Reeves resigned as head football coach at Gig Harbor High School, he told his team during a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Reeves just completed his second season at the helm of the Tides. He compiled an 11-9 overall record and a 9-4 conference record in those two seasons. Reeves guided the Tides to

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Ham radio operators could be key communications link in case of emergency

Nov 13, 2024 | By:

An earthquake or a major storm could knock out traditional communications methods. That’s where local ham radio operators come in.

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Port Orchard clinic helping bring healthy food to some patients’ doors under pilot program

Nov 13, 2024 | By:

Just up the road in Port Orchard, a clinic is working with South Kitsap Helpline to deliver nutritious foods directly to patients with diabetes who also face food insecurity and mobility issues. Here’s how it works.

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Wellness Wednesday | No-shave November and men’s health

Nov 13, 2024 | By: Scot Fleshman

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in America this year are approximately 299,010 new cases and about 35,250 deaths. Their estimates for testicular cancer are lower, yet no less important, with about 9,760 new cases and approximately 500 deaths. Only 41.6% of men are seeking mental health treatment compared to 56.9% of women.

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