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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

Banking on Beer: The Beer Vault

Dec 11, 2023 | By: Julie Warrick Ammann

Hal and Ronda Haase converted a former KeyBank location into a family-run, dog-friendly taproom along the water in Purdy.

Sports Beat: Peninsula girls basketball looking for another league title

Dec 08, 2023 | By: Dennis Browne

The reigning South Sound Conference champion Peninsula Seahawks girls basketball team (2-0) opened the season with a 50-36 win victory over Central Kitsap on Dec. 4. The Seahawk defense swarmed the Cougars and forced multiple turnovers that led to fast break points in the early-season showdown between South Sound Conference powers. The Peninsula defense was

Investigation documents reveal details of highly tense Fish Bowl

Dec 08, 2023 | By: Vince Dice

The Peninsula School District disciplined coaches from both Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools following the chaotic Fish Bowl football game on Sept. 15, documents obtained via a public records request show. The district issued letters of reprimand to the coaches. The district also placed several Gig Harbor coaches on leave for an unknown period

Rotary clubs announce STAR Award honorees

Dec 07, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Three Gig Harbor Rotary clubs announced Rick Bennett, Wallace and Cammie Watts, and Timothy Kezele as their 2023 STAR Award honorees. STAR awards recognize non-Rotarians who exemplify Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” The clubs will honor the STAR award winners during a banquet on Feb. 2. Proceeds from the banquet support charities designated by the

Photo of Burley Lagoon and public notice sign about proposal to farm geoducks

Proponents, foes of Burley Lagoon geoduck farm to face off at March 2024 hearings

Dec 07, 2023 | By: Ted Kenney

Parties to a dispute over a proposed 25.5 acre geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon have until March 2024 to hone arguments and marshal evidence. That’s when Taylor Shellfish, which seeks to launch the controversial aquaculture operation, will face off against a coalition of environmental groups and neighbors in arguments before the Pierce County Hearing Examiner

Jennifer Preston: Presence, not presents

Dec 06, 2023 | By: Jennifer Preston

I don’t need to tell you that holidays whip us into a frenzied state. For a time of year dedicated to bonhomie brimming with sparkling frivolity and wishes for peace, this season can be downright overwhelming. The seasonal focus on gifting also has a tremendous impact on the environment. Christmas alone accounts for a 25-30%

A bus drops off students at Gig Harbor High School

Peninsula School District warns parents of temporary bus route cancelations

Dec 06, 2023 | By: Christina T Henry

Editor’s note: The Peninsula School District will offer excused absences and tardies to students delayed by bus route cancelations. An earlier version of this story misstated that fact. The Peninsula School District warned parents on Tuesday that as of Wednesday morning, their child’s bus route could be canceled for the day. They’d be notified by

Harbor Happenings: Lighted boat parade brightens up the bay

Dec 06, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Holiday happenings are in full swing this week, with music concerts, cultural celebrations, photos and cookies with Santa, and lights – boats bedecked in holiday lights cruising the bay and the lighting of a menorah in Skansie Park. The annual lighted boat parade, sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, sets sail Saturday, Dec. 9.