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

Second straight come-from-behind victory keeps Peninsula undefeated in league play

Sep 25, 2021 | By:

After falling behind 14-0, Peninsula scored four unanswered touchdowns and then hung on for a 35-33 defeat of Timberline.

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County council limits fireworks to July 4, Dec. 31 in unincorporated Pierce

Sep 23, 2021 | By:

The change will occur in 2023, when the county will also be able to ban fireworks those two days in extremely dry weather.

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Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs

Sep 21, 2021 | By:

Story time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.

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Lower Stinson Drive to be closed for five weeks

Sep 21, 2021 | By:

Drivers can get around the closure by popping down to or up from Harborview Drive via Rosedale Street. Harborview will remain open.

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‘Unbelievable’ comeback leads Seahawks to sixth straight Fish Bowl victory

Sep 19, 2021 | By:

Peninsula stormed back from a 28-0 halftime deficit and, in the driving rain, tied the game in regulation and prevailed in overtime, 35-28.

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Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating

Sep 17, 2021 | By:

Eddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.

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Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour

Sep 17, 2021 | By:

Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.

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Tides look to end Fish Bowl losing streak Friday night

Sep 16, 2021 | By:

Gig Harbor has lost five straight Fish Bowls, but have been impressive in winning their first two games of the year. Peninsula also looked good last week in springing back from a season-opening loss.

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Metropolitan Market manager leads verbal tour of store

Sep 16, 2021 | By:

The new Metropolitan Market, which opens Oct. 7, will feature three sitting areas and be like a restaurant in a grocery store, says manager Ginger Henderson.

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Three local events altered by COVID-19, weather

Sep 15, 2021 | By:

The Cider Swig has been relegated to a drive-through, the Harbor History Museum’s History Rock auction was forced online and much of the Korean Chuseok Festival will be curtailed.

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