New Harbor Winds conductor debuts this month
Nov 29, 2024 | By: Marsha HartMel Brazley will lead Harbor Winds in a performance of music from Cait Nishimura, Percey Grainger, Katahj Copley, Nubia Donjuan and others on Dec. 15.
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Barber sworn in as mayor of Gig Harbor
Nov 29, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Gig Harbor City Council unanimously appointed Mary Barber to be Gig Harbor’s mayor and directed city staff to solicit applications for her now-vacant council seat. The council also approved a budget of $190.7 million for the 2025-26 biennium at a meeting on Monday, Nov. 25. That’s a relatively barebones budget, as permit fees and
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Hearing examiner approves permits for proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm
Nov 27, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyThe conditional use permit for Taylor Shellfish’s proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon now goes before the state Department of Ecology for review.
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Curated Gig Harbor blends luxury and local
Nov 27, 2024 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannCurated owner Tiffany Brooks began her career as a personal shopper’s assistant for Nieman Marcus, but she always wanted a brick-and-mortar store.
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‘Tis the season for holiday fun
Nov 27, 2024 | By: Vince DiceFind all the top Gig Harbor holiday events here, from WinterFest to the Lighted Car Parade.
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Day Tripper | On the Waterfront, Part II, and Seattle holiday fun
Nov 27, 2024 | By: Mary WilliamsThis month, we finish our Day Trip to the revamped Seattle waterfront and preview some exciting holiday-themed events in the city.
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Department of Health suspends license of treatment provider with Gig Harbor office
Nov 27, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonDOH alleges counselors there lacked sufficient education; the CEO of Rainier Recovery says the charges are unfounded.
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Pierce County, Gig Harbor pressure state to strengthen laws around exposing children to opioids
Nov 26, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonCurrently, state accidental or reckless drug poisoning laws only apply to methamphetamine, not fentanyl and other opioids.
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Harbor Happenings | Turkey Trot a chance to lose some calories ahead of the feast
Nov 26, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonHappy Thanksgiving from Gig Harbor Now. The annual Turkey Trot 5K fun run kicks off at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day starting on Judson Street. Runners can begin lining up at 7 a.m. Bring two cans of food to donate to Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Foodbank and Food Backpacks 4Kids. Pre-event registration costs $20. Day-of-race registration
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School district buys 20 acres in Purdy, forestalling Rush Companies’ 130-home development
Nov 25, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyThe Peninsula School District closed on its purchase of 20.42 acres of land in Purdy on Friday, Nov. 22. The district paid Gig Harbor-based Rush Companies $6.24 million for eight parcels, most of them directly across 62nd Avenue from Peninsula High School. The district reiterated its earlier statement that it will hold the land for
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