Gig Harbor firefighters deploy to battle wildfires around the state
Jul 26, 2024 | By: Marsha HartWhen local firefighters deploy to battle big fires elsewhere in Washington, they come home with valuable experience and knowledge.
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City council approves buying 11 more acres for new conservation area
Jul 25, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor City Council on Monday approved a proposal to purchase 11 additional acres to add to the city’s txwaalqəł conservation area. The purchase includes approximately 500 feet along North Creek and more than three acres of wetlands. This brings the total area of the txwaalqəł conservation land to 51.95 acres, according to Parks
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Kroger opioid settlement funds on their way to Gig Harbor, other cities
Jul 25, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonMost jurisdictions in the West Sound have signed on to a settlement agreement with grocery company Kroger following a lawsuit over its role in the opioid crisis. Others are expected to follow suit. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the $47.5 million settlement in April. The grocery company, which does business in Washington as QFC
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Two familiar faces and a political newcomer seek state House seat
Jul 24, 2024 | By: Vince DiceThree candidates – Democrat Adison Richards and Republicans Jesse Young and Jim Henderson – are running to replace freshman Rep. Spencer Hutchins for the 26th Legislative District’s Position 1 in the House of Representatives. Hutchins, a Gig Harbor Republican, did not seek re-election this year, citing concerns about his ability to provide for his family
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On the Issues | 26th District, Position 1 state representative candidates
Jul 24, 2024 | By: Vince DiceGig Harbor Now asked 26th Legislative District candidates to write answers to five election-related questions. Their unedited answers appear below. Jesse Young What steps should the state take to combat homelessness? As a youth, I grew up homeless on the Hilltop streets of Tacoma. Having tasted the fear and anxiety, and to be quite candid,
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County hosting open houses on Fox Island bridge replacement
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffIn particular, Pierce County wants to determine the needs and desires of pedestrians, bicyclists and boaters.
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Harbor Happenings | Museum presents the songs and history of Woody Guthrie
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe music and the legacy of Woody Guthrie come alive at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Harbor History Museum as historian Joel Underwood presents “That Ribbon of Highway” – a program that’s part concert, part theatrical drama and part lecture. In 1941, as an employee of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Guthrie toured the
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On the Issues | 26th District 26, Position 2 state representative candidates
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTiffiny Mitchell, Michelle Caldier, Josh Smith and Rachel Harter respond to Gig Harbor Now’s questions about serving as a state representative.
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Race to unseat Caldier in 26th District’s Position 2 draws a crowd
Jul 23, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichMichelle Caldier attempts extend 10-year reign against independent Josh Smith, Democrats Tiffiny Mitchell and Lori McPherson, and Republican Rachel Harter.
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Butter Chicken brings the flavor of Punjab to Gig Harbor
Jul 22, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannButter Chicken Indian Kitchen opened this spring on Harborview Drive. Customers give it rave reviews.
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