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

Domestic violence: Resources available for survivors, including help for specific communities

Sep 07, 2023 | By:

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series on services for victims of abuse and violence in Pierce County. Other stories include:  One woman’s story of escaping an abusive relationship Inside the Crystal Judson Center, a clearinghouse for helping abuse victims How the Gig Harbor Police Department handles these cases, and resources for

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Proposed policy would govern what flags fly in what months at city’s Civic Center

Sep 07, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council will discuss revisions to the city’s flag display policy during a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11. Council members and city staff want to know what city residents think of the proposed policy. The policy states that the Pride flag will be flown outside the Civic Center on Grandview

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Peninsula schools make course correction on teaching reading

Sep 06, 2023 | By:

One of Peninsula School District’s goals is for all students to be functional readers by the time they complete third grade. Achieving that goal would require 100% to meet grade level standards in English language arts on state assessments by 2026. District officials note that children who have not learned to read by third grade

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Veteran, two Thunderbirds headed to Port Townsend for festival

Sep 06, 2023 | By: Chapin Day

A short but jaunty maritime parade of historic vessels slipped out of Gig Harbor against the tide at dawn Wednesday, Sept. 6, embarking on an eight-hour voyage north to Port Townsend. The 1926, 65-foot restored purse seiner Veteran towed two 26-foot Thunderbird sailboats. The two are scheduled for display Sept. 8 through 10 at the

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Jennifer Preston: From wanton waste to good taste

Sep 06, 2023 | By:

When I was young, my family struggled through some tough times and we were on government assistance. I remember standing in line at my mother’s side for yellow bricks of cheese at a government warehouse. I recall accompanying her up and down the grocery store aisles as she painstakingly selected food and household supplies. She

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Peninsula middle schoolers start new year in like-new buildings

Sep 05, 2023 | By:

Tuesday was a first day of school pretty much like any other: students pouring off big yellow buses. A lot of excitement mixed with the usual first-day jitters. More than a few sleepy faces. Outfits carefully chosen. Backpacks filled with a fresh stash of supplies. The school year ahead a blank slate. But for students

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Harbor Happenings: Hounds, airplanes and more

Sep 05, 2023 | By:

Gardeners, dog lovers, airport enthusiasts, runners and bike riders all have something to look forward to this weekend. The annual Harbor Hounds Charity Dog Walk and Community Fair happens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Skanskie Brothers Park. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds are welcome. The schedule includes contests

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Two die in toll booth crash

Sep 01, 2023 | By:

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Gig Harbor, Peninsula narrowly defeated in football openers

Sep 01, 2023 | By:

Gig Harbor and Peninsula kicked off their football seasons on Thursday, Aug. 31, with road defeats that included some high-level plays and some head-scratching mistakes. Early-season football can go that way. Each team lost large senior groups from last year. Rebuilding a football team is much like rebuilding a new engine: Rarely do you turn

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Two in Tow & On the Go: Views, do’s and don’ts at the Old Ferry Landing

Sep 01, 2023 | By:

Today’s column took Clara and Wyatt through the rich history of Gig Harbor’s Old Ferry Landing, from its early days as a bustling transportation hub to its current status as a scenic viewpoint and public space. It also turned them into accidental trespassers. Oops.

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