Westbound Highway 16 closed while police search for crash suspect
Mar 22, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichA wrong-way driver hit a car head-on near the Pierce-Kitsap county line and fled into the woods.
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Gig Harbor’s Wurlitzer Manor hits all the right notes
Mar 22, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonFrom the street, there’s no clue of what lies behind the wall of evergreens. Even from the water, the only unusual thing visible is the multi-level deck that spans the building. But pass through the gate, enter the home’s spacious foyer and step down into the living room and you suddenly understand that — as
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Pierce County asking public to weigh in on flood plan
Mar 22, 2023 | By: Ed FriedrichGig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents might be interested in coastal flooding that will be included for the first time in the new plan.
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Harbor Happenings: Sharks of Salish Sea exhibit at Harbor WildWatch
Mar 21, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSharks have invaded Harbor WildWatch. Sharks species from around the world, including all 14 species of sharks found in the Salish Sea, are featured in a new exhibit through June 1 in the Visitor Center at Skansie Park. Salish Sea sharks include the sixgill, sevengill, salmon shark and dogfish, among others. Although they’re feared and
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State calls off search for plane missing from Narrows Airport
Mar 20, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffAfter 13 days, the Washington State Department of Transportation called off the search for a Cessna airplane that has been missing since it took off from Tacoma Narrows Airport on March 6. The plane, piloted by Rod Cullen of Tacoma, departed the Gig Harbor airport at about 5:30 on March 6. A surveillance broadcast system
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Business Spotlight: Ekberg takes reins at Waterfront Alliance
Mar 20, 2023 | By: Vince DiceCarrianne Ekberg grew up watching her family operate a small business on the Gig Harbor waterfront. Her parents owned the old Shorline restaurant on North Harborview Drive, located in the spot currently occupied by Anthony’s. In her new job, Ekberg has an opportunity to help a new generation of business owners. Ekberg is the new
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Sports Beat: Strong group returns for Gig Harbor golf
Mar 17, 2023 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor boys golf team, looking to improve on an eighth-place showing at state last spring, returns several talented golfers and adds a promising freshman. Shane Henderson is in his 11th year coaching the Tides — eight years coaching the girls team and three with the boys. As a local teaching professional, Henderson has
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Serial shoplifting suspect arrested in Gig Harbor
Mar 17, 2023 | By: Vince DiceEditor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor officers arrested a man who employees said has stolen about a $1 million worth of merchandise from Target stores around the region in recent months. Officers issued a citation to the suspect, a 45-year-old Tacoma man. Police
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Peninsula School District embracing potential of ChatGPT
Mar 16, 2023 | By: Christina T HenryKara Beloate, an English teacher at Peninsula High School, isn’t banning her students from using ChatGPT as part of their school work. She’s encouraging it. Released in November by OpenAI, ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that has creating a buzz for its uncanny ability to engage in dialog and to create original written content
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City council approves vendor for public surveys
Mar 16, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGig Harbor residents have a new way to let city officials know what they think about important issues. They can do so anonymously through a survey service called FlashVote. The Gig Harbor City Council approved a three-year contract with FlashVote to conduct six scientific surveys per year during its meeting Monday, March 13. City officials
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