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Darrell Hood, Lt. Cdr., USN (Ret), conducts drills with cadets in Peninsula School District’s NJROTC/NNDCC program on Monday at Peninsula High School. Hood, with a background in aviation operations and security, leads the program, which is new to the district this year.

Peninsula High School’s TideHawks earn official recognition, funding from Navy

May 13, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

Peninsula School District’s NJROTC program, based at Peninsula High School, earned official recognition by the Navy, the district announced Thursday. The TideHawks NJROTC unit, established three years ago, were until the recent advancement officially a Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) unit. The Navy makes the NNDCC program available to qualifying secondary schools. Cadets follow

The entrance sign at Kopachuck State Park.

Kopachuck State Park closing for more than year on June 3

May 13, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

A multipurpose building, welcome center, play area, amphitheater and other features will be added to turn it into a full-fledged day-use park after the campground was forced to close years ago.

Peninsula wins district baseball title, Gig Harbor also makes state

May 12, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

The Peninsula Seahawks knocked off the state’s No. 1-ranked Class 3A baseball team, the Kelso Highlanders, 2-0 in District 3/4 baseball action to advance to the district title game on Saturday, May 11. Later Saturday, Peninsula defeated Stadium, 5-4 to win the district title. The Seahawks earned the No. 12 seed into the Class 3A

26th District House seat draws a crowded field of candidates

May 10, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

Several candidates filed to run for the 26th Legislative District House of Representatives position currently held by Michelle Caldier on Friday, May 10, the final day of filing week. Caldier, running for a sixth term in Olympia, is challenged by one fellow Republican, two Democrats and an independent. All except Caldier and independent Joshua Smith

Two in Tow & On the Go | A girl, a military base, and The 14 Names To Remember Project

May 10, 2024 | By: Tonya Strickland

The 14 Names to Remember Project is defying all the rules. Gig Harbor Now is putting on a community news exhibit featuring the stories behind the names of 14 veterans who died in World War II. The first stop will be at the Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St., from May 16 through the end of June.

Meet the 2024 Students of Distinction

May 09, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Find links to profiles of each student below. Cami Anderson Sophie Blake MacKenzie

Sports Beat | League track meet off to a fast start

May 09, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Both local teams filled the podiums on the first day of the South Sound Conference track and field championships on May 7 in Lacey. Nine individuals and a relay team walked away with conference championship medals. Stevens wins third 100 meter title The SSC meet is divided into two days of competition. The meet resumed

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Peninsula High School’s TideHawks earn official recognition, funding from Navy

Kopachuck State Park closing for more than year on June 3

Peninsula wins district baseball title, Gig Harbor also makes state

26th District House seat draws a crowded field of candidates

Two in Tow & On the Go | A girl, a military base, and The 14 Names To Remember Project

Meet the 2024 Students of Distinction

Sports Beat | League track meet off to a fast start

Opioid settlement funds help city reach out to those in need

In the Margins | Spring has sprung: Rely on a guide when entering gardening purgatory

Wellness Wednesday | Ending the stigma: Mental Health Awareness Month

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