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

Meet Roomba, Harbor WildWatch’s new Pacific red octopus

Jan 14, 2025 | By:

She’s new in town, and she enjoys going out at night. She dines on mussels, which are her favorite, though she also enjoys salmon. She’s tiny and doesn’t like sharing her space with others. Roomba is a Pacific red octopus about the size of a large grape. Staff at the Marine Science and Technology Center

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Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend

Jan 14, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.

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New legislators tackle deficit in debut session

Jan 13, 2025 | By:

Adison Richards and Deb Krishnadasan joined veteran lawmaker Michelle Caldier for the annual 26th District Legislative Sendoff.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pioneers’ names got lost in translation

Jan 13, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Why were the names of so many local pioneer families often spelled several ways in official documents? Many didn’t read or write, and many were not native English speakers.

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Parking in fire lanes a growing safety concern, Peninsula school officials say 

Jan 12, 2025 | By:

The problem is especially acute during large events, but it also happens during drop-off and pick-up at elementary and middle schools.

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor clinches league swimming title with win over Peninsula

Jan 10, 2025 | By:

Also this week, a look at the boys and girls basketball teams from both local high schools.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams

Jan 10, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

The mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | You could own this lot for just $9,999 (but it’s mostly underwater)

Jan 10, 2025 | By:

For sale is a 3,520 square foot triangular-shaped waterfront lot, located behind the stores near the Purdy Bridge. It’s cheap and mysterious.

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Local firefighters en route to Los Angeles

Jan 09, 2025 | By:

Two Gig Harbor firefighters joined two others from Key Peninsula, and dozens more from around the state, in responding to the Los Angeles fires.

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Rainier Recovery to reopen, but will be on probation for at least 10 years

Jan 09, 2025 | By:

The state Department of Health previously suspended the provider with a Gig Harbor office for unethical practices.

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