News

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

Applications being taken for vacant City Council position

Dec 30, 2021 | By:

A person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.

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Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding

Dec 28, 2021 | By:

Money to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.

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Versatile Tides remain unbeaten in South Sound League girls basketball play

Dec 27, 2021 | By:

All-league guards Taylor Schwab and Baylee Young had paced the well-rounded squad to a 4-0 league mark and 4-1 overall.

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Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed

Dec 23, 2021 | By:

The Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.

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White Christmas might hinge on technicality

Dec 22, 2021 | By:

By definition, a white Christmas is one in which there’s an inch of snow on the ground in the morning. Though Saturday might not qualify, there could be at least that much Christmas night and the following days.

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Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events

Dec 21, 2021 | By:

No decision was reached after a 10-hour Kitsap County hearing Thursday on the status of Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery‘s conditional use permit (CUP). The 5.87-acre winery, owned and operated by Stuart Chisholm and Mary Ellen Houston, is zoned Rural Protection (RP), which permits agriculture-related uses and agritourism. The permit was issued in April 2017,

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Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion

Dec 20, 2021 | By:

The Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.

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Suspect chased and arrested after smashing into patrol car

Dec 20, 2021 | By:

A police dog tracked down a 25-year-old Gig Harbor man after he bailed from his burning, stolen car and hid in a trailer.

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Hostage situation ends with man taking own life

Dec 18, 2021 | By:

The man had gone to the home with a shotgun and barricaded himself and his estranged wife in a bedroom.

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Peninsula students not flocking back to school as expected

Dec 18, 2021 | By:

An enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.

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