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From Conan Fuel to “condo quality” dwellings: new apartments to rise on Burnham Drive
Construction crews are at work on the Burnham Apartments, which is expected to bring six new buildings and 78 units…
Ted Kenney·
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A bloomin’ spectacular show for Gig Harbor Garden tour attendees
Six properties participated in the 2026 Gig Harbor Garden Tour. Here’s what they look like.
Carolyn Bick·
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Gig Harbor Sports Fields thriving in opening months
An estimated 100 to 200 people use the fields every day, though their layout make them inappropriate for certain leagues.
Gig Harbor Now Staff·
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TideHawks win an NJROTC national championship
The team representing Peninsula School District won top honors at the Navy JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl competition this month.
Marsha Hart·
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PenMet pitches partnership plan with city
The partnership proposal would expand access to swimming programs and could give city residents a leg up on registering for…
Carolyn Bick·
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City Council approves critical areas code updates
The update increases buffer zones around wetlands and affect 380 acres of developable land.
Carolyn Bick·
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Communities In Schools suspends services at Harbor Heights, Purdy
Citing grants that were not renewed, Communities In Schools will be unable to provide at site coordinator at Harbor Heights…
Vince Dice·
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Near-term financial outlook for cities ‘rough’ and comparable to Great Recession
Gig Harbor’s lobbyist said the city may need to scale back its expectations for receiving funds from the state, which…
Carolyn Bick·
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Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One ready to show off its new training tower
The district’s bond-funded training campus will be open for tours from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Here’s what…
Vince Dice·
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Olalla Winery celebrates 10 years under owner Mary Ellen Houston
After a career in banking, Mary Ellen Houston planned to become a Washington State Patrol trooper — until she fell…
Charlee Glock-Jackson·

