City restores Native name to Austin Park area
Sep 06, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe history of the original Native inhabitants will be told using signs and a voice box, and a carved cedar sculpture will be erected.
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New Peninsula School District chief focused on students’ reentry, healing
Sep 05, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula School District Superintendent Krestin Bahr takes charge amid a persistent surge in COVID-19 cases from the delta variant.
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Filkins: Seahawks ‘tremendously disappointing’ in season opener
Sep 04, 2021 | By: Kevin DoucetteAfter more than a year without fans filling the seats, Peninsula’s season-opener against the 3A powerhouse Bellevue Wolverines was not how the Seahawks envisioned their return to Friday night lights in front of a packed home crowd. On paper, the non-league football matchup appeared enticing. The Seahawks and Wolverines entered the contest ranked No. 6
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Peninsula schools to reopen amid rise in COVID cases
Sep 04, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryStudents will be returning to school, though in masks, five days a week: “That will be our moment of celebration,” one teacher says.
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Seahawks Football ready for normal, and fun, season
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Kevin DoucetteThe eight-ranked Seahawks open the season at home Sept. 3 against No. 4 powerhouse Bellevue. They’re coming off five straight winning seasons.
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Narrows Bridge toll increase should be the last
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichDespite state loans and federal rescue funds, a 25-cent hike is deemed necessary.
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Poetry walk celebrates Donkey Creek salmon run
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonPoets put into verse the November return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek Park for walkers along the stream bank.
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Harborview roundabout work snarling traffic
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWork has begun on construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Harborview Drive and Stinson Avenue in downtown Gig Harbor. Drivers and pedestrians alike will be affected by the project, which will be done in three phases. The first phase, which involves relocating underground utilities, is expected to last through October, according to Public
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New Peninsula schools completed ahead of schedule
Sep 03, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryThree new Peninsula schools will be ready for students on Sept. 7 and the fourth, Artondale, will open later in the fall.
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