Billy Sehmel sworn in, following dad’s PenMet footsteps
Jan 10, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichBilly Sehmel, who grew at the site of what’s now PenMet’s Sehmel Homestead Park, becomes a park district commissioner like father Bill Sr. before him.
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Wellness Wednesday | How to create lasting healthy habits for the New Year
Jan 10, 2024 | By: Scot FleshmanDid you know “only 9% of Americans who make resolutions complete them? In fact, research goes on to show that 23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January.” Even still, people are highly focused on specific New Year’s resolutions and goals. In
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Harbor Happenings | Gallery Row closes soon
Jan 09, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThere’s still time to purchase original works of art created by local artists at Gallery Row before the long-running gallery closes its doors for good on Jan. 20. For more than three decades, the gallery has connected Gig Harbor residents and visitors with area artists who create one-of-a-kind paintings, glassworks, jewelry, ceramics, photography, as well
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FISH toy drive made holidays merrier for 920 local children
Jan 09, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffGig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank’s 2023 toy drive provided gifts to 920 children from 315 local families. That’s the most families and children ever served by the annual gift drive. The community donated 5,368 gifts and toys, FISH said. Of that, 2,289 — along with many gift cards — came via the Gig Harbor
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How to contact your legislators as 2024 session begins
Jan 09, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe state Legislature convened on Monday, Jan. 8, to begin a 60-day session scheduled to end March 7. Among the chief tasks lawmakers must complete in the next two months is passing a supplemental budget. Washington operates under a two-year budget cycle, approving the overall spending plan in odd-numbered years and adjusting it in even-numbered
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Wild weather week includes a wind advisory, possible snow and king tides
Jan 08, 2024 | By: Vince DiceFirst, a wind advisory. Then, possible (though far from certain) snow late in the week. After that, we could see king tides.
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Sports Beat | Peninsula wrestling teams sweep North Thurston
Jan 05, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Peninsula Seahawk boys wrestling team continued its winning ways with a complete team victory at home over the North Thurston Rams on Thursday, Jan. 4, by the score of 52-18. The Seahawks debuted a brand new wrestling mat, but it was the same old story for the Rams, who were dominated by both the
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Tides to Huskies: A conversation with two locals who will play for a national title
Jan 05, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Washington Huskies (14-0) play for the college football national championship versus the Michigan Wolverines (14-0) at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 in Houston, Texas. A couple former Gig Harbor Tides will suit up for the second-ranked Huskies. Samuel Peacock and Jake Jennings are busy preparing for the biggest game of their lives, but still
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter: A bad place to get high and blast music
Jan 05, 2024 | By: Vince DiceEditor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. An officer working at his desk in the Police Department at the Civic Center on Grandview Street went outside to investigate around 8 a.m. on Dec. 29 when he heard music playing loudly from
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State legislators discuss priorities for short session
Jan 04, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichSen. Emily Randall and Reps. Michelle Caldier and Spencer Hutchins spoke during the annual legislative sendoff at TCC-Gig Harbor.
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