Ham radio operators could be key communications link in case of emergency
Nov 13, 2024 | By: Marsha HartAn earthquake or a major storm could knock out traditional communications methods. That’s where local ham radio operators come in.
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Port Orchard clinic helping bring healthy food to some patients’ doors under pilot program
Nov 13, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonJust up the road in Port Orchard, a clinic is working with South Kitsap Helpline to deliver nutritious foods directly to patients with diabetes who also face food insecurity and mobility issues. Here’s how it works.
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Wellness Wednesday | No-shave November and men’s health
Nov 13, 2024 | By: Scot FleshmanThe American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in America this year are approximately 299,010 new cases and about 35,250 deaths. Their estimates for testicular cancer are lower, yet no less important, with about 9,760 new cases and approximately 500 deaths. Only 41.6% of men are seeking mental health treatment compared to 56.9% of women.
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Harbor Happenings | Donations, volunteers sought for Thanksgiving Basket Brigade
Nov 12, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonIt’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. The Thanksgiving Basket Brigade is accepting donations to help fill approximately 700 baskets with Thanksgiving dinners for families in need. They drive, organized by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, is also looking for volunteers to help pick up food, put together baskets and deliver them
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D-Day anniversary honored at annual Veterans Day celebration
Nov 11, 2024 | By: Marsha HartThe D-Day invasion’s role in changing the course of World War II was the focus of this year’s Veterans Day celebration at the Gig Harbor Aero Museum. June marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II. Speakers at the celebration gave detailed information about the significance of D-Day, known
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Rush-owned property near Peninsula High could be sold to school district … or, it could become 130 homes
Nov 11, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyTwo plans unfolding in Purdy promise to help shape the unincorporated community’s future. Rush Companies is working to build a new subdivision of 130 homes, packed tightly on land bordering busy 144th Street. The developer has already spent thousands of dollars on permitting fees and applied with the city of Gig Harbor to extend sewer
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Sports Beat | State cross country, water polo all this weekend
Nov 09, 2024 | By: Dennis BrownePeninsula’s Elektra Higgins and Gig Harbor’s Taylor Sletner are among the top contenders at the state cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Sun Willows Golf Course in the Tri-Cities. Higgins has run the state’s fourth-best time this year but defeated second- and third-ranked runners in Washington, the Rodriquez sisters from Mercer Island, at
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Gig Harbor Now notice of 2024 annual meeting
Nov 08, 2024 | By: Vince DiceGig Harbor Now, a Washington Nonprofit Corporation, gives notice of its annual meeting to be held at 8711 North Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Gig Harbor beats Peninsula again, this time for the district title
Nov 08, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor (16-1-1) girls soccer team remained red-hot and won the West Central District 3 championship over Peninsula (14-3-1), 3-1, on Nov. 7 at Mount Tahoma High School. The Tides continued their winning ways with a convincing performance in a game that matched the state’s No. 1- and No. 2-ranked Class 3A teams in
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Two In Tow & On The Go: This zoo adventure was no snoozer
Nov 08, 2024 | By: Tonya StricklandSnagging a spot for the exclusive Zoo Snooze at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium isn’t just special — it’s downright rare.
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