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Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Van thieves in for glowing surprise

Dec 15, 2023 | By:

In the back of a van stolen from an apartment complex parking lot was a huge disco ball used in circus performances.

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Two In Tow & On The Go: Artondale student art show on display at Gig Harbor Civic Center

Dec 15, 2023 | By:

Mrs. Oake’s second-grade class at Artondale Elementary School has an art show this December at Gig Harbor City Hall, 3510 Grandview St.

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Legendary Doris Heritage just loved to run

Dec 14, 2023 | By:

Gig Harbor native Doris Heritage, now 81 years old, was the best female long-distance runner in the world and the only one to win five cross-country world championships in a row, from 1967 to 1971.

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Pierce Transit adding on-demand van service to Gig Harbor

Dec 14, 2023 | By:

The vans will take people from point to point anywhere within the zone and tie into bus routes. Service begins on March 31.

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City Council temporarily halts public comment via Zoom

Dec 13, 2023 | By:

Council meetings in other Pierce County towns had been subjected to racist, antisemitic, phoned-in comments.

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Wellness Wednesday: Thriving Through the Holidays – A Guide to Managing Stress

Dec 13, 2023 | By: By Scot Fleshman

Holiday stresses can come from a variety of sources, including financial strain, rocky relationships, exhaustion and unmet expectations.

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Gig Harbor Real Estate: Prices jump as inventory dwindles, mortgage rates fall

Dec 13, 2023 | By: Alison Paoli

In November, there were only 89 single-family homes and condos on the Gig Harbor market, the lowest on record outside of pandemic years.

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Harbor Happenings: Lighted car parade heads host of holiday events

Dec 12, 2023 | By:

Santa’s going to be busy this week, making several stops around town.

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Church service accommodates those struggling through holidays

Dec 12, 2023 | By:

Gig Harbor United Methodist Church’s Blue Christmas service is structured for people experiencing grief and difficulties that can come with the season.

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New law extends property tax relief to more homeowners

Dec 11, 2023 | By: Mary Williams

Substitute House Bill 1355 increased the income threshold in Pierce County from $45,708 to $64,000 for disabled persons and senior citizens.

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