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

‘Freedom’s Path’ claims Director’s Choice award at Gig Harbor Film Festival

Sep 30, 2022 | By:

“700 Feet Down” and “Soldier” also won awards, while Staci Layne Wilson was honored as best director for “The Ventures: Stars on Guitars.”

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Gig Harbor man dies in collision near Port Orchard

Sep 30, 2022 | By:

A 72-year-old Gig Harbor man died Thursday in a collision with a South Kitsap School District bus, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. The collision occurred at the intersection of Sidney and Spruce roads, just north of the Pierce-Kitsap county line, around 4 p.m. Thursday. The bus contained no students at the time of

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Gig Harbor blotter: Same car flees police three times

Sep 29, 2022 | By:

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. A stolen white Kia Rio fled from law enforcement on at least three occasions on Sept. 24 and 25. In the first instance included in the reports, an officer pulled the Rio over after checking its license

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Kopachuck State Park renewal nearing, minus beach portion

Sep 28, 2022 | By:

The Kopachuck renovation project will begin early next year, but the beach portion will be held up after funding fell $1 million short.

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Harbor Happenings: Launch your weekend with Scarecrow Fest

Sep 27, 2022 | By:

The reemergence from COVID continues with several in-person events returning this week, starting with the Scarecrow Festival at Sehmel Homestead Park on Saturday, Oct. 1. Sponsored by PenMet Parks, the festival features a pee-wee rodeo with stick horse barrel racing, hula hoop lassos and “hog” tying. And, of course, a scarecrow contest. The free, family-friendly

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7 Seas breaking ground next month on replacement taproom

Sep 26, 2022 | By:

The Gig Harbor-based brewery will tear down the former Green Turtle Restaurant building and replace it with a bigger structure that better meets its needs.

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Gig Harbor rallies for win; Peninsula takes a no-doubter

Sep 25, 2022 | By:

High school football roundup: Peninsula 48, North Thurston 12 and Gig Harbor 44, Capital 21.

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Gig Harbor blotter: Suspect caught when stolen Prius loses its charge

Sep 23, 2022 | By:

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor police apprehended a shoplifting suspect on Sept. 16 after the stolen Toyota Prius the suspect was driving ran out of gas and lost its charge. The shoplifting occurred

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Sports Beat: Volleyball teams look like contenders

Sep 23, 2022 | By:

It’s time for the return of the Sports Beat. Every Friday, we will provide a weekly capsule of athletic events that involve competitors from Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools. Volleyball: Peninsula, GH enjoy early success The girls volleyball season is in full force, as the Peninsula Seahawks are 3-1 and 2-0 in South Sound

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State Senate candidates talk public safety, transportation and more

Sep 22, 2022 | By:

Emily Randall and Jesse Young don’t agree on much. But both said Thursday that the state’s laws on drug possession and police pursuits need to be changed. Young, a Republican state representative from Gig Harbor, is challenging Randall, a first-term Democrat from Bremerton, for the state Senate seat representing the 26th Legislative District. They discussed

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