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

Dozens welcome in new year with plunge into Olalla Bay

Jan 02, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

With snow on the ground, dozens of brave souls dived or jumped off the bridge into the chilly water at the Olalla Polar Bear Plunge.

Peninsula schools set to open Monday on schedule despite snow, COVID surge

Dec 31, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

District transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.

A photo of the front of Gig Harbor City Hall.

City Council considering switching from 3-member committees to 7-member study sessions

Dec 31, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

With four out of the seven council members being new, it’s believed they would be better served and serve better by meeting as a whole.

Applications being taken for vacant City Council position

Dec 30, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

A person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.

Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding

Dec 28, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Money to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.

Versatile Tides remain unbeaten in South Sound League girls basketball play

Dec 27, 2021 | By: Dennis Browne

All-league guards Taylor Schwab and Baylee Young had paced the well-rounded squad to a 4-0 league mark and 4-1 overall.

Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed

Dec 23, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

The Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.

White Christmas might hinge on technicality

Dec 22, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

By definition, a white Christmas is one in which there’s an inch of snow on the ground in the morning. Though Saturday might not qualify, there could be at least that much Christmas night and the following days.

Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events

Dec 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

No decision was reached after a 10-hour Kitsap County hearing Thursday on the status of Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery‘s conditional use permit (CUP). The 5.87-acre winery, owned and operated by Stuart Chisholm and Mary Ellen Houston, is zoned Rural Protection (RP), which permits agriculture-related uses and agritourism. The permit was issued in April 2017,

Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion

Dec 20, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.