No positions change after Wednesday vote count
Aug 07, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThere remains a large gap for third-place candidates in local races to erase to reach the Nov. 5 general election.
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Two organizations serving Gig Harbor area get Pierce County grants to aid the homeless
Aug 07, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonPierce County awarded grants to nearly 50 project proposals last month as part of its Homeless Housing Program, including two nonprofits working to reduce homelessness in the Gig Harbor area. The county’s largest regular funding opportunity for housing service providers will deliver more than $17.6 million to projects across the Pierce, including nearly $200,000 to
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Food Backpacks 4 Kids clothing drive is coming up. Here’s where to donate
Aug 07, 2024 | By: Marsha HartGenerous donors are filling up drop sites throughout Gig Harbor with gently used and new items that will be free to shoppers during the 2024 Food Backpacks 4 Kids Community Clothing Drive & Giveaway on Aug. 23-25. Donations are being accepted through Aug. 11. FB4K took over the event four years ago after coordinating with
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Richards, Young, Caldier, Mitchell advancing to general election
Aug 06, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichAdison Richards, Jesse Young, Michelle Caldier and Tiffiny Mitchell lead state representative races in initial primary election results released Tuesday night, Aug. 6, and the city of Gig Harbor’s sales tax proposal is passing. The top two candidates from each race advance to the Nov. 5 general election. Democrat Richards, 32, received 7,404 votes (49.6%)
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Harbor Happenings | Sportsman’s Club hosts tribute to Woodstock
Aug 06, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSix local bands will play Saturday with proceeds going to Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation for healing veterans and first responders.
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Residents discuss Fox Island bridge replacement study at open house
Aug 05, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichPierce County and its consultants updated islanders on the process and solicited feedback on a new bridge in general and pedestrian amenities in particular.
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The 2024 primary election is Tuesday. Here’s what voters will decide
Aug 05, 2024 | By: Vince DiceBallots in the 2024 primary election must be postmarked or returned to a ballot drop box by Tuesday, Aug. 6. Ballot return totals posted by the Pierce County Elections Office indicate people are taking their time to make up their minds. As of July 31, just 10.3% of ballots countywide had been returned. In Gig
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Committee envisions old Masonic Lodge as community recreation hall with ‘museum-quality’ storage
Aug 02, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonA committee studying possible future uses of the former Masonic Lodge next to Crescent Creek Park recommends creating a community recreation hall on its main floor while adding “museum-quality” storage in its basement. All while retaining the building’s historic look and replacing the cupola, or bell tower, on the roof. Last fall, the Gig Harbor
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Air quality is OK for now; here’s how to monitor it if conditions get worse
Aug 01, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonWildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be an unusually hot and dry summer, according to the state Department
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Historic Olalla Bible Church needs thousands in repairs, faces uncertain future
Aug 01, 2024 | By: Ronan LynchThe Olalla Bible Church has been a prominent staple of the community for over a century, but an estimated $130,000 in repairs threatens its future. Pastor Dave Campbell said the congregation discovered the damages while replacing the chimney. “When they took that down, behind the chimney at the bottom there was a spot, probably two
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