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

City taking applications for non-motorized boat storage at Ancich Park

Feb 08, 2022 | By:

Spaces will be available for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for six-month stints beginning in July, though the building might open early for the first group.

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Peninsula school officials affirm radio station’s future is TBD

Feb 07, 2022 | By:

District officials will weigh value to students of broadcasting classes (now suspended)

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Tides, Seahawks advance swimmers, wrestlers in postseason competition

Feb 06, 2022 | By:

Tides boys swimmers qualified nine entries for state and Seahawks wrestlers advanced eight to regionals.

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Gig Harbor seeking input on short-term rentals, help for homeless

Feb 06, 2022 | By:

Comments about short-term rentals are due by Feb. 18. A public hearing on transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelters will be held Feb. 17.

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Art shows accepting applications; arts commission offering grants

Feb 06, 2022 | By:

The Summer Art Festival, Open Juried Show and Open Studio Tour all are preparing for events while the Arts Commission has Creative Endeavor grants to give.

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Tides boys storming into playoffs behind dynamic duo of Landram, Browne

Feb 05, 2022 | By:

Dunking Will Landram, sharpshooting Luke Browne and a strong supporting cast have paced Gig Harbor to a 17-1 record.

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Three of Peninsula’s new elementary buildings recognized as ‘green’ schools

Feb 04, 2022 | By:

Evergreen, Pioneer and Swift Water elementary schools were built with funds from the 2019 bond.

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Harborview Drive closing in south direction for roundabout construction

Feb 04, 2022 | By:

The dreaded resumption of the Harborview Drive closure for roundabout construction will begin on Feb. 28 and continue through July. The good news is the street won’t be shut down entirely as it was on Sept. 7-11 when Highway 16 crashes diverted drivers downtown and created a total standstill. Outside of those five days, the

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Seahawks, Tides competing in postseason swimming, wrestling events

Feb 03, 2022 | By:

Peninsula and Gig Harbor athletes open postseason competition late this week in the West Central District III 3A swimming championships and sub-regional wrestling tournament. Swimming will be staged Friday and Saturday at Mount Tahoma High in Tacoma, and wrestling Saturday at Capital High in Olympia. Spectators will be allowed to attend wrestling, but not swimming,

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Local student support group reaps large surprise donation

Feb 03, 2022 | By:

Communities in Schools Peninsula received $800,000 from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

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