Photos | Chalk the Harbor
Aug 16, 2025 | By: Vince DicePhotos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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Being Neighborly | Shuttle driver found her most precious ring
Aug 15, 2025 | By: Marsha HartA Bremerton Kitsap Airporter driver searched everywhere on his shuttle to retrieve an heirloom for this Gig Harbor woman.
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Two in Tow & On the Go | History, nature and fun at Manchester State Park — battery included
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandPicnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.
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Pelvic health: A new conversation for a common condition
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthChronic pelvic pain is an all-too-common condition that is rarely spoken about. Many people will suffer in pain for years but avoid contacting their physician as they believe it is just a part of life. Others impacted by the pain turn to over-the-counter pain medications with little relief. This is especially common for women. One
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Boxes with free anti-overdose medication naloxone proliferate, but not in Gig Harbor
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonDispensers with free naloxone are available in Tacoma, Kitsap County and Home, but there are none in Gig Harbor.
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Chalk the Harbor will be chock-full of new fun
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonGrab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative
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Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours
Aug 14, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffTraffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.
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Randall schedules four town halls, including in Tacoma on Aug. 19
Aug 13, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe freshman congresswoman’s office isn’t saying where the town hall will be, citing “security guidance.” You have to RSVP to learn.
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Senate candidates reflect on local highway issues
Aug 13, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichSen. Deb Krishnadasan and Rep. Michelle Caldier spoke about Wollochet Drive crashes, Purdy congestion and funding priorities.
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Gig Harbor sees overall decrease in crime in 2024, increase in some serious crimes, calls for service
Aug 12, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickPolice responded to more drug offenses in 2024, thanks to re-criminalization. Theft declined, but remains the city’s most common crime.
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