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Peninsula's Dane Meddaugh, who had two interceptions, tackles Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza.

Strong second half helps Peninsula advance in playoffs

Nov 07, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Seahawks overcome 12 penalties to defeat Edmonds-Woodway 28-21 in opening round, host Rainier Beach on Saturday.

The Senior Center’s beanbag baseball team, The Rascals” meets every Wednesday. They often compete against the team from Peninsula Retirement.

Senior center provides food, fun, friendship

Nov 05, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The center, which moved from the sold Boys & Girls Club building to Peninsula Lutheran Church, is hosting the event “Indulge” to raise funds to support its programs, services and scholarships.

Peninsula's Ethan Hogan is escorted around the right side by Seahawk blockers.

Peninsula, Gig Harbor find out first-round football foes

Nov 03, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Seahawks host Edmonds-Woodway Saturday night in Purdy while the Tides head east to take on Mount Spokane Saturday afternoon.

Gig Harbor getting new mayor, three new city council members

Nov 02, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

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TCC’s Write in the Harbor event geared toward all wordsmiths

Nov 02, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Author Bronwyn Scott heads an esteemed group of presenters at the two-day virtual conference.

Gig Harbor's Colton Oyster stiff-arms a River Ridge defender.

Tides win final regular-season game against River Ridge, stay alive in playoffs

Oct 30, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

The Tides’ effective passing game and stiff defense propelled them to a 28-6 defeat of the Hawks and into a mini-playoff Tuesday.

A child getting. vaccine in his shoulder

Peninsula School District plans vaccine clinics to include students under 12

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

District officials have wheels in motion to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 at upcoming school-based clinics pending FDA approval of the shot, which came Friday.

Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.

picture of a kitsap county sheriff's car

Third murder suspect turns himself in to sheriff’s office

Oct 29, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Eli Gregory of Gig Harbor joined two other suspects in Kitsap County Jail on $1 million bail for allegedly killing Tyrone Sero last week.

Candy, costumes, fun runs/bikes on tap for Halloween

Oct 28, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Some events have been canceled, but there are still several Halloween activities from which to choose.

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