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Undefeated Peninsula volleyball team sets sights on state championship at SunDome

Nov 18, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Family-like squad hopes to finish perfect season with a state title.

Six women who have volunteered at the thrift shot nearly 200 years.

Longtimers keep Gig Harbor thrift shop thriving

Nov 16, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Four of the volunteers have each worked at the Kimball Drive store that benefits Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital for about 40 years.

An official ducks under a pass headed for Peninsula receiver Austin Hansen.

Seahawks’ season ends with playoff loss to Rainier Beach

Nov 14, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Peninsula took an early lead, but three long touchdown passes proved to be the difference in a 36-21 loss to the visiting Vikings.

Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck

Nov 13, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.

Navy ROTC members from local high schools comprised the color guard.

Photo Gallery: ‘Respect and Remember Our Veterans’

Nov 12, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Veterans, particularly those who served in World War II, were recognized at an event in which people listened and watched from their cars because of COVID restrictions.

The band playing at last year's veterans day event

Veterans Day committee adapts with drive-in event

Nov 09, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

KING-TV newscaster and Peninsula High grad Greg Copeland will host the event that focuses on World War II veterans.

Picture of the front of Gig Harbor City Hall

Next year’s budget among issues addressed by City Council

Nov 09, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The council also approved a 2022 legislative agenda that includes Highway 16 congestion relief, acquiring $2 million in state grants to build a sports complex, and funding for culvert replacements to improve fish passage.

Peninsula schools’ Test to Stay program working as planned

Nov 08, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.

Tides soccer, Seahawks volleyball seeded first in postseason tourneys

Nov 08, 2021 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Gig Harbor soccer (17-0-1) and Peninsula volleyball (15-0) both completed unbeaten regular seasons.

Peninsula's Dane Meddaugh, who had two interceptions, tackles Edmonds-Woodway's Aaron Barraza.

Strong second half helps Peninsula advance in playoffs

Nov 07, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Seahawks overcome 12 penalties to defeat Edmonds-Woodway 28-21 in opening round, host Rainier Beach on Saturday.

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