Pumpkin carver whittles away at Uptown
Oct 31, 2022 | By: Vince DiceRuss Leno, a master carver of giant pumpkins, made his annual appearance at Gig Harbor Uptown on Halloween to turn a vegetable into a work of art.
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Business Spotlight: A story of love, belonging, and wine at Morso Bistro
Oct 31, 2022 | By: Julie Warrick Ammann“Everyone has a story,” says Trish Huff, speaking from her bistro, Morso, perched above North Harborview Drive on Peacock Hill in Gig Harbor. Expansive windows with harbor views outline the contemporary yet casual space. Foodies and wine lovers enjoy nibbles and savory dishes from a seasonal menu as they swirl, sniff and taste wines from
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Sports Beat: Gig Harbor wins league swimming title
Oct 28, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneGig Harbor won the South Sound Conference girls swimming title by an impressive 120 points. “From the 200 medley relay to the 400 free relay the Tides performed amazingly,” coach Mike Kelly said. “We had so many best times.” Peninsula finished fourth in the conference. Diver Makenna Post won the SSC title and qualified for
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County council candidates discuss taxes, partisanship
Oct 27, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichDistrict 7 county council candidates Paula Lonergan and Robyn Denson took questions during a Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce forum on Thursday.
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter: $18K in merchandise taken during burglary
Oct 27, 2022 | By: Vince DicePolice released photos of the suspects taken from surveillance footage. Also in this week’s blotter: Another assault on a nurse and a shoplifter tracked down in Tacoma.
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Election profile: Lonergan vs. Denson for county council
Oct 27, 2022 | By: Ed FriedrichPierce County Council candidate Paula Lonergan had some catching up to do after the Aug. 2 primary election. We’re less than two weeks away from discovering whether she succeeded in chasing down Robyn Denson from behind. Denson, the lone Democrat, garnered 58% of the primary vote. Four Republicans split the other 42%, with Lonergan nipping
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City plans to buy 24 acres adjacent to Cushman Trail
Oct 27, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe city of Gig Harbor hopes to close next week on the purchase of 24 acres of land off Burnham Drive, adjacent to the Cushman Trail. The city plans to pay for the property by issuing a 10-year private placement bond for $4.2 million. But city Finance Director Dave Rodenbach said the city can’t finalize
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Election profile: Randall vs. Young for state Senate
Oct 26, 2022 | By: Vince DiceOnce again, the 26th Legislative District leads the state in campaign spending. The two candidates for the district’s state Senate seat — incumbent Democrat Emily Randall of Bremerton and Republican challenger Jesse Young of Gig Harbor — are first and third statewide in fundraising among 2022 candidates for the Washington Legislature. Randall has raised $915,274
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Peninsula scores with seconds remaining to tie Gig Harbor
Oct 26, 2022 | By: Dennis BrowneAfter 180 minutes of soccer, it’s safe to say that Gig Harbor and Peninsula are evenly matched. They shared the conference title and both advance to the playoffs.
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Harbor Happenings: Halloween edition
Oct 25, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonTrick-or-treaters have a couple of options, including downtown and Uptown, this Halloween.
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