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

Military medicine cutbacks put strain on civilian health care system — as well as service members and retirees

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

Naval Hospital Bremerton offers fewer services than it did just a few years ago, forcing many patients into the overburdened civilian system.

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New Gig Harbor baseball coach comes from a family of Peninsula Seahawks

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

Both of Ben Sleeter’s sons play for Peninsula High, and his wife is an assistant volleyball coach there.

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Harbor Happenings | This 5K hits the streets on Saturday — no foolin’

Apr 01, 2025 | By:

The first Fools Run, hosted by the Gig Harbor Chamber, includes a post-race celebration on Judson Street.

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Behind the Finds | Georg, Brigida and John Wolford

Mar 31, 2025 | By:

Last week, we told you about Jean Wolford, the little girl who bears a striking resemblance to the author’s niece. Here’s how Jean — whose photo was found in a secondhand store in Port Orchard — came to be a Wolford, instead of a Hauswirth (or a Houseworth).

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Open house next week on Fox Island Bridge study

Mar 31, 2025 | By:

Pierce County has scheduled a second open house on the type, size and location study for a new Fox Island bridge. The event will be April 8 at Fox Island United Church of Christ, 726 6th Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. with an opportunity to preview information and talk to the project team. A

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor baseball ranked No. 1 in state early in the season

Mar 28, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor is 5-0 and atop one service’s Class 3A rankings; Peninsula is also unbeaten and would likely be ranked if they’d played more games.

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Joel’s Law was intended as a lifeline for families facing mental illness; is it working?

Mar 28, 2025 | By:

Joel’s Law, now a decade old, allows family members to petition for involuntary mental health treatment. The number of cases involving Joel’s Law petitions has increased statewide by 266% since 2020.

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Being Neighborly | Young volunteer bridges generations at Gig Harbor Court

Mar 28, 2025 | By:

Hope B., age 9, brings joy to residents of local assisted living facility Gig Harbor Court.

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Introducing Two in Tow’s Kid Picks

Mar 28, 2025 | By:

Introducing: Kid Picks! 🎉 Where we list family-friendly events worthy of your kid-calendar.

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