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

Peninsula getting hot at the right time

Apr 19, 2023 | By:

The Peninsula Seahawks have won six of their last seven games to draw within two games of the South Sound Conference baseball lead with six league games remaining. The Seahawks (8-5, 5-4 SSC) are the reigning league champions and appeared in the past two state tournaments under fifth-year coach Michael Johnson. They are in a three-way

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Green bags making giving a little simpler

Apr 19, 2023 | By:

Lots of people intend to donate to Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank or similar organizations. But getting the donations from your kitchen to the food bank or a donation site can be a real impediment for people with jobs, kids and social engagements.  That’s the beauty of the Gig Harbor Food Project. It makes

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In the Margins: Live your life like Hurley did

Apr 19, 2023 | By: Chris Phillips

Christopher Phillips, a Gig Harbor community member since 1981 and former managing editor of The Peninsula Gateway, is a retired journalist and communications executive who worked for Russell Investments, the Port of Tacoma, and the Washington State Investment Board. His column, In the Margins, explores our community’s people, places and experiences, some of which might

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Photo gallery: Gig Harbor 4, Central Kitsap 2

Apr 19, 2023 | By:

Gig Harbor defeated Central Kitsap, 4-2, in boys soccer on Tuesday, April 18. Our friends at the Kitsap Sun newspaper in Bremerton provided these photos. Click on any image below to see a gallery of pictures.

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Harbor Happenings: Earth Day, Emergency Preparedness Fair and more

Apr 18, 2023 | By:

Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day, which also means Parks Appreciation Day. The city of Gig Harbor and PenMet Parks are coordinating clean-up activities at Wilkinson Farm Park, Soundview Forest Park, Grandview Forest Park and Tubby’s Trail. No reservations are required. Just show up between 9 a.m. and noon and lend a hand pulling weeds,

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Business Spotlight: Harbor abuzz about bagels

Apr 17, 2023 | By:

There is a buzz in the air. You can hear it. You can smell it. And if you’re lucky, you can taste it. But you better arrive early if you want to see what all the fuss is about. The South Sound has gone bonkers for bagels, and customers are lining up sometimes for up

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Photo gallery: Rabbit Haven

Apr 14, 2023 | By:

Click on any image below to see larger photos from Rabbit Haven, a non-profit rescue and shelter for rabbits in Gig Harbor’s Ray Nash Valley. Click here to read our story about Rabbit Haven.

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Gig Harbor atop league baseball standings

Apr 14, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor baseball team took over first place in the South Sound Conference after beating previous league leader Timberline, 10-5, on Tuesday, April 11. The Tides (6-4, 6-1 South Sound Conference) began the Shane Hanon era this year after longtime coach Pete Jensen retired following a career that included three state championships with Gig

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Rabbit Haven hoping (or hopping?) you can help

Apr 14, 2023 | By:

Russell Wilson is calm and docile. His large ears pop upright atop his soft furry head as he  stretches out casually in an oversized pen at Rabbit Haven, a non-profit rescue and shelter for rabbits in Gig Harbor’s Ray Nash Valley. Russell and his pals at Rabbit Haven could use your help. Since rabbits go

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Minerva Scholarship Fund now affiliated with GGHF

Apr 14, 2023 | By:

The Minerva Scholarship Fund is a scholarship fund under the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, both organizations announced this week. GGHF will be responsible for managing the fund in accordance with Minerva’s investment goals. Minerva was established in 1991 by three members of the Gig Harbor branch of the American Association of University Women. Since the

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