Gig Harbor Council 2: Henderson, Skansi seek open seat
Oct 15, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonRoger Henderson held a 54% to 31% edge over John Skansi in the August primary in their pursuit of a seat being left vacant by Bob Himes.
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Gig Harbor Council 1: Woock held large margin over Wiles in primary
Oct 14, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIncumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.
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Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race
Oct 14, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichAbout 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.
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Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High
Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.
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City, Puyallup Tribe acknowledge stronger relationship
Oct 12, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSeveral actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.
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Make-a-Wish delivers on Oliver’s golf cart dream
Oct 12, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThough Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.
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Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon
Oct 09, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichTaylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.
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Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum
Oct 07, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIn-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.
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Grassroots group rouses support for community aquatics center
Oct 06, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Swim Safe Gig Harbor group believes there’s a great need for a swimming facility in the Gig Harbor area, and is proposing PenMet’s Peninsula Gardens property as a site.
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What a weekend to be a Mariners fan
Oct 05, 2021 | By: Kevin DoucetteSeattle didn’t reach the postseason again, but the final games had a playoff atmosphere that hasn’t been felt in decades.
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