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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Sometimes, it seems like this is the only building in town

Dec 29, 2024 | By: Greg Spadoni

Monty’s Furniture was located (you guessed it!) at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive in 1952.

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Menorah at Uptown Gig Harbor vandalized

Dec 29, 2024 | By:

Unknown vandals knocked the menorah over, tore out its lights and bent back its branches.

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Sports Beat | Swimming teams headed for a showdown

Dec 27, 2024 | By:

Both local boys swimming teams are undefeated in Puget Sound League meets ahead of a Jan. 9 showdown at Peninsula High.

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United HealthCare, VMFH agree on new multi-year contract

Dec 27, 2024 | By:

The agreement means St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor and St. Francis Medical Center in Silverdale will remain in-network for United customers.

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A conversation with new Peninsula Art League President Robin Avni

Dec 26, 2024 | By:

Robin Avni sat down with Carolyn Bick to discuss her journalism background, upcoming book at what’s next for PAL.

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Kilmer closing the book on political career

Dec 26, 2024 | By:

After eight years in the state Legislature and 12 in Congress, Derek Kilmer will shift careers to the Rockefeller Foundation’s philanthropic work.

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Day Tripper | A visit to Poulsbo, Washington’s Little Norway

Dec 24, 2024 | By: Mary Williams

Out of town guests almost always enjoy a trip to Poulsbo, the center of Scandinavian culture on the Kitsap Peninsula.

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Harbor Happenings | Hanukkah celebrated at Skansie Park

Dec 24, 2024 | By:

The downtown Gig Harbor Hanukkah celebration starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.

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Local Salvation Army behind on Red Kettle fundraiser

Dec 23, 2024 | By:

Donations to the Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles are down about 30%, the local branch of the organization said.

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Rush applies to build triplexes in Purdy ahead of zoning change

Dec 23, 2024 | By:

The company has filed an application for 30 triplexes near Peninsula High and Purdy Elementary, under current zoning regulations.

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