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

Parking in fire lanes a growing safety concern, Peninsula school officials say 

Jan 12, 2025 | By:

The problem is especially acute during large events, but it also happens during drop-off and pick-up at elementary and middle schools.

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor clinches league swimming title with win over Peninsula

Jan 10, 2025 | By:

Also this week, a look at the boys and girls basketball teams from both local high schools.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The history of this beach of dreams

Jan 10, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

The mostly-underwater Beach of Dreams was once part of a sawmill, then bought by a 3-year-old, who was eventually sued by her own father.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | You could own this lot for just $9,999 (but it’s mostly underwater)

Jan 10, 2025 | By:

For sale is a 3,520 square foot triangular-shaped waterfront lot, located behind the stores near the Purdy Bridge. It’s cheap and mysterious.

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Local firefighters en route to Los Angeles

Jan 09, 2025 | By:

Two Gig Harbor firefighters joined two others from Key Peninsula, and dozens more from around the state, in responding to the Los Angeles fires.

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Rainier Recovery to reopen, but will be on probation for at least 10 years

Jan 09, 2025 | By:

The state Department of Health previously suspended the provider with a Gig Harbor office for unethical practices.

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Guest editorial | Standing against hate in Gig Harbor

Jan 09, 2025 | By: Mary Barber and Robyn Denson

Gig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber and Pierce County Councilmember Robyn Denson respond to recent incidents of intolerance in the area.

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As debate over fluoride returns, Gig Harbor remains a rare city without it

Jan 08, 2025 | By:

On the peninsulas, Bremerton and Gig Harbor are the only cities that don’t add fluoride to their water systems.

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Former inmate at Gig Harbor prison sues DOC, alleging cellmate harassed and assaulted her

Jan 07, 2025 | By:

The suit, filed in federal court, also alleges that corrections officers discouraged the woman from making a complaint.

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Wellness Wednesday | Self-care strategies for stress management in 2025

Jan 07, 2025 | By: Scot Fleshman

Yes, it’s a New Year. But most of brought along our stress from 2024. Here are some stress management tips.

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