Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Converting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.
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Detectives continue to investigate shooting off of East Bay Drive in which besides the teen-ager, a house and car were shot up.
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City Council member Tracie Markley had been unopposed after John Skansi pulled out of the mayor’s race to run for City Council.
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Missy Hill and Steve Nixon are running for reelection against Matt McKee and Joshua Hardwick, respectively.
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Two-time incumbent and banker David Olson is running against mental health therapist Juanita Beard.
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Jennifer Butler captured 54% of the vote in the August primary. Linda Ader garnered just 18%, but stands to gain more from two candidates she shared an ad with.
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The non-league game last week against Lincoln and a contest at Yelm Friday that had league title implications were called off.
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Mandate has had “minimal impact” on staffing and no impact to educational services, superintendent says.
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Abersold wants to help the community get past the pandemic; Storset looks to help families, family-owned businesses.
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Longtime resident and Councilman Jim Franich is attempting to hold on to his seat against relative newcomer and nurse practitioner Brenda Lykins.
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