Candy, costumes, fun runs/bikes on tap for Halloween
Oct 28, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffSome events have been canceled, but there are still several Halloween activities from which to choose.
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Longtime councilman Malich making late bid for mayor’s post
Oct 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonKen Malich, who gave in to pressure to run as a write-in candidate just two weeks before the election, says his top task would be to hire a good city administrator.
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Markley stresses stability, transparency in mayoral run
Oct 27, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonTracie Markley was surprised that nobody stepped up to run against her for mayor of a city that’s in need of some healing.
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City Council hears update on BoatShop marine railways project
Oct 26, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe city intends to contribute from next year’s budget to help wrap up loose ends on the nearly completed railways project.
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Swift Water students, teachers jazzed about new school, happy to be back full-time
Oct 26, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry“The kids do fine with the masks. It’s just kind of been their normal.” — Carlyn HansonSmith, fourth-grade teacher
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Third suspect named in killing of Port Orchard man
Oct 25, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichDetectives are searching for Eli Gregory, who is known to frequent the Key Peninsula and rural South Kitsap.
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Highway 16 crash backs up traffic for hours
Oct 25, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe driver was taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
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Gig Harbor’s Stockdale earns top honors at art show
Oct 25, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWorks in the open juried art show can continue to be viewed at Harbor History Museum through Nov. 27.
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Battson taking care of business as new chamber leader
Oct 24, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonNew Chamber of Commerce Director Miriam Battson says that despite the pandemic, businesses continue to open and do well, though others are struggling.
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Vaccination rate among Peninsula School District employees is 92.6%
Oct 23, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryEmployees who have claimed a medical or religious exemption must test weekly.
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