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Council appoints Julie Martin to vacant position

Jan 12, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council on Monday appointed Julie Martin to a vacant council position. Martin retired late last year from the Washington state Department of Corrections, where her recent positions included deputy secretary and chief of staff. Before that, she was sales director for Northstar Lottery in Chicago and deputy director of the Washington

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Gas main repairs disrupt traffic on Harborview Drive

Jan 12, 2023 | By:

Update: The city of Gig Harbor announced around 10 a.m. that road work was completed and traffic is moving again. Intermittent closures may still be necessary while PSE completes the project. Puget Sound Energy will repair a gas main under Harborview Drive on Thursday, Jan. 12, causing significant delays for drivers. Drivers should avoid the

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Caldier no longer caucusing with state Republicans

Jan 11, 2023 | By:

State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, has left the Republican caucus over issues with leadership, but hopes to resolve them and return to the party.

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Wellness Wednesday: Making your health a priority in 2023

Jan 11, 2023 | By: Scot Fleshman

Editor’s note: Today we debut a monthly Wellness Wednesday column on health issues, written by Scot Fleshman of Gig Harbor Primary Care. With a new year comes new opportunities to make improvements to your overall well-being. When considering areas of your life you hope to improve, keep in mind that your mental and physical health

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Harbor Happenings: City celebrates North Creek property purchase

Jan 11, 2023 | By:

This week’s calendar has plenty of opportunities to enjoy music, movies and even a dedication ceremony at Gig Harbor’s newest “park.” The city of Gig Harbor will host an “un-groundbreaking” ceremony at the North Creek Salmon Heritage Site near Donkey Creek Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. The ceremony celebrates acquisition of 5.15 acres

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2023 legislative session begins; here’s how to contact your legislators

Jan 10, 2023 | By:

The 2023 session of the Washington state Legislature opened on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Lawmakers are expected to pass operating, transportation and capital budgets during the 105-day session, scheduled to last until April 23. The city of Gig Harbor’s agenda for the session includes funding for its sports complex, three traffic congestion projects, a climate

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Gig Harbor’s Peschek sets school rebounding record in win

Jan 09, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor girls basketball team sits in sole possession of first place in the South Sound Conference after a 49-34 win over North Thurston on Friday, Jan. 6. Gig Harbor power forward Riley Peschek set a school record with 24 rebounds in the victory. The Lady Tides (7-4, 6-0 South Sound Conference) used a

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Business Spotlight: New clinic offers 24/7 vet care, specialty services

Jan 09, 2023 | By:

Clinics offering 24/7 emergency vet care on this side of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are few and far between. Recent changes at Uptown Animal Hospital and the opening of a new 24/7 clinic on Kimball Drive, bring more pet care options for Gig Harbor residents and the surrounding region. Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency

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Firefighters aid driver after car plunges into water in Olalla

Jan 09, 2023 | By:

Firefighters from departments in Gig Harbor and across Kitsap County responded to Olalla Bay Market late Sunday for a report of a vehicle over a cliff. The vehicle landed in water, triggering a massive emergency response. The sole occupant of the car managed to get out of the vehicle without help. Firefighters took the person

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Sports Beat: Tides win on Parrish’s late shot

Jan 06, 2023 | By:

The 10-1 Gig Harbor boys basketball team came home from a successful holiday trip to south Florida (the Tides won two games on their trip) to face the tough Capital Cougars on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Behind 32 points and eight rebounds by senior shooting guard Luke Browne, Gig Harbor (10-1, 4-1 South Sound Conference) secured

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