Kitsap County warns of food deserts if Albertsons-Kroger merger proceeds
Sep 24, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonSouth Kitsap County would be even more of a food desert if the merger and resulting divestment goes forward, commissioners warn.
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Harbor Happenings | Film Festival, Cider Swig and Pier Into the Night
Sep 24, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Cider Swig is Saturday in Tacoma while the first Pier Into the Night of the season is that evening.
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Film festival headliner shines spotlight on a good coach who was also a good person
Sep 23, 2024 | By: Vince DiceWhen a friend pitched him the idea of making a movie about former University of Washington football coach Don James, Kent Loomer was skeptical. He didn’t want to make a football movie. Nor did he want to make what he called a “puff piece.” But Mike Martin, a longtime friend and big-time Husky football fan,
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | If only they had followed their own advice
Sep 23, 2024 | By: Greg SpadoniWho knows how old these people would have turned if they hadn’t picked up a bad habit. And about that term, “would have turned …”
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Two In Tow & On The Go | Last weekend for the Puyallup fair
Sep 20, 2024 | By: Tonya StricklandDon’t miss the thrills and country charm of the Washington State Fair this weekend as its 2024 run enters its final three days. Here’s a roundup of our top activities to check out!
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Westbound Narrows Bridge lane closures coming next week — but not during the afternoon commute
Sep 20, 2024 | By: Vince DiceThe Washington State Department of Transportation plans to close two westbound lanes on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge during daytime hours next week. But don’t worry. The department promises to have all lanes open in time for the afternoon commute. WSDOT will conduct what it called a “routine inspection” of the elder of the two Narrows
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Harbor History Museum working on repairs to Our Fisherman, Our Guardian
Sep 19, 2024 | By: Vince DiceSculpture repairs could be wrapped up soon, after which the city can reinstall the canoe onto the sculpture at Austin Park at txʷaalqəł Estuary.
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Documents provide peek inside local nursing homes — but don’t rely on them exclusively
Sep 19, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonWhen evaluating a nursing home, it also helps to show up unannounced and talk to staff members.
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Peninsula School District warns of rise in cyberbullying
Sep 19, 2024 | By: Christina T HenryPeninsula School District is seeing a rise in online bullying, Superintendent Krestin Bahr reported to families and staff on Tuesday. Bahr, in a statement posted on the district’s website, called the trend “deeply concerning.” “Students have been posting unflattering and sometimes explicit photos of students and staff without their consent on social media sites, namely
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PenMet celebrates opening of revamped Rosedale Hall
Sep 18, 2024 | By: Marsha HartAn afternoon mist began to turn to light rain just as a ribbon cutting ceremony wrapped up Tuesday evening to officially celebrate the extensive renovation of the nearly 100-year-old Rosedale Hall. About 40 community members gathered in the parking lot to listen as Pen Met Parks commissioners and staff spoke on the importance of preserving
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