https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/angela-dice-45-storyteller-wife-mother-friend-cook/
Jan 6, 2024 - Angela Deanne Dice, 45, of Bremerton, died Dec. 12, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/miriam-hoiem-83/
Apr 16, 2025 - Obituary for Miriam Hoiem, 83, a former teacher in the Gig Harbor area.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/local-cidery-winery-offering-expanded-drink-choices/
Dec 2, 2021 - Locust Cider moves into the old Heritage Distillery building and Two Loons Winery continues to refine its products.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/donkey-creek-park/
Sep 27, 2023 - Donkey Creek was named after the donkey engine of the site's logging mill days. But did you know Donkey Creek isn't even its real name?
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/ilse-r-jones-94/
Aug 19, 2025 - Obituary for Ilse R. Jones, 94, of Gig Harbor.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/taylor-bell-peninsula-high-school-students-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - Taylor Bell of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Science & Technology.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/14-names-to-remember-project/arnold-boers-14-names-project-wwii-memorial/
May 23, 2024 - Cpl. Arnold Boers was born June 19, 1921, in Wapato, Washington, to Anna Henrica (Schoenmakers) Boers and Arnold Francis Boers Sr.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/transportation/gorst-culvert-projects-will-delay-drivers-starting-next-spring/
Dec 12, 2025 - WSDOT announced five culvert replacement projects in the Gorst area, including two that will impact drivers traveling between Gig Harbor and Kitsap County.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/local-athletes-honored-with-mvp-all-conference-honors/
Dec 15, 2025 - Nora Sutherland and Karin Heikkila won division MVP awards in soccer, Kaitlyn LaTendresse and Lee Gjertsons shared swimming MVP honors, and more.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/health-wellness/key-peninsula-food-pantry-swamped-by-demand-eyes-an-expansion/
Nov 21, 2025 - Key Peninsula Community Services operates a food pantry in a tiny building near Home. It's holding a fundraiser Friday in Gig Harbor.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/alex-sprague-peninsula-high-school-students-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - Alex Sprague of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Music, Arts and Drama.
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https://www.vmfh.org/our-hospitals/st-anthony-hospital
At. St. Anthony Hospital, you will find health care services on the Key Peninsula, including emergency services, surgery, cancer care and diagnostic imaging.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/arts-entertainment/young-filmmakers-tell-little-known-story-of-a-captured-southern-resident-orca/
Sep 16, 2025 - "Echoes of the Sound," a documentary about the capture of a young orca in Vaughn Bay in 1968, shows at the upcoming Gig Harbor Film Festival.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/education/being-neighborly-meet-miss-gig-harbor-on-a-mission-to-remove-barriers-to-learning/
Nov 19, 2024 - Gig Harbor High School teacher Alyse Yeaman entered the America Strong Pageant as part of her mission to remove barriers to learning.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/sports/sports-beat-gig-harbor-water-polo-finishes-third-in-first-year-in-top-division/
Nov 21, 2025 - 'We're coming for the state title' next year, Gig Harbor water polo coach Ponce said after the third-place game.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/business-spotlight-ekberg-takes-reins-at-waterfront-alliance/
Mar 20, 2023 - Carrianne Ekberg, whose local business roots run deep, is the new executive director of the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/about/website-advertising/
Nov 14, 2025 - Why Advertise With Us? Gig Harbor Now is your local nonprofit news outlet. That means advertising with us does more than promote your business—it allows you...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/arts-entertainment/gig-harbor-events-june-12-june-13-june-14-june-15-gig-harbor-no-kings-rally/
Jun 13, 2025 - A similar protest in April drew an estimated 3,000 people to the intersection of Point Fosdick and Olympic drives.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/community/sun-comes-out-to-play-and-so-do-the-dogs-at-harbor-hounds-2025/
Sep 8, 2025 - Very Good boys and girls gathered at Skansie Park on Saturday for Harbor Hounds 2025.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/sports/gig-harbor-peninsula-girls-swimming-girls-soccer-cross-country/
Nov 10, 2025 - In girls soccer, Gig Harbor defeats Peninsula to advance to the district title game on Saturday, Nov. 8. Both the Tides and Seahawks have already qualified for...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/james-russell-hagman-69/
Jun 19, 2025 - Obituary for James Russell Hagman, 69, of Gig Harbor
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/author/chenry/
Christina T Henry is a freelance journalist reporting on local news from the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. Chris lives in Port Orchard and formerly wrote for...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/aidan-miller-peninsula-high-school-students-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - Aidan Miller of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Career & Technical Excellence.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/community/john-and-marilyn-ross-lived-together-left-together-and-will-rest-together/
Jun 23, 2025 - Married 77 years, they passed within 15 days of each other earlier this year. The Ross family is hosting a celebration of life on Saturday.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/government/demolay-sandspit-park-closure-restoration-project-september-october-november-2025/
Aug 27, 2025 - The 10-week closure of the beloved DeMolay Sandspit Park on Fox Island allows removal of a bulkhead and restoration of a beach.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/calendar/
Nov 14, 2025 - Gig Harbor Now proudly presents the most comprehensive events calendar in Gig Harbor, WA – your ultimate guide to the best attractions and activities in the...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/terence-hanley/
Jun 27, 2022 - The Honorable Terence Hanley, Superior Court Judge (retired), passed away on May 10, 2022, at the age of 92. Terry was born to Harold and Rozella Hanley in...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/lee-smith/
Oct 19, 2022 - Beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, Rotarian…He made a difference to all he met, and he would be there in their need.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/bernadette-concetta-martinico-dietrich/
Sep 12, 2023 - Bernadette "Betty" Concetta (Martinico) Dietrich passed away on August 15th, 2023 in Gig Harbor, Washington.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/waterfront-alliance-promotes-clare-dunis-to-executive-director/
Dec 24, 2025 - Dunis, the organization's special projects and outreach manager, replaces Carrianne Ekberg, who is stepping down to spend time with her young family.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/14-names-to-remember-project/raymond-edwards-14-names-to-remember-project-wwii-memorial/
May 24, 2024 - Raymond Edwards was born April 15, 1923 in Olalla to Leone Valentine (Major) Edwards and David “D.C.” Cleveland Edwards of Gig Harbor.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/community/photos-opening-day-of-the-waterfront-farmers-market/
May 23, 2025 - The Waterfront Farmers Market opened Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/heritage-distilling-tasting-rooms-closing/
Oct 23, 2025 - The closures include Heritage's flagship tasting room at one of Gig Harbor's most prominent locations, the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/arts-entertainment/seattle-museum-of-flight-mig-21-project-beaded-jet/
Aug 26, 2025 - When Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams heard that someone had covered a retired Soviet jet in beads, her question was: Why? She visited the Museum of Flight...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/ronald-craig-higginbotham/
Oct 24, 2023 - Obituary for former Gig Harbor resident Ronald Craig Higginbotham, 70, of Anderson, Indiana.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/14-names-to-remember-project/burton-allen-gustafson-14-names-to-remember-project-wwii-memorial/
May 23, 2024 - Burton Allen Gustafson was born on June 26, 1919, in Seattle. His records indicate he was adopted - under mysterious circumstances.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/tyler-givor-peninsula-high-school-2025-students-of-distinction/
May 21, 2025 - Tyler Givot of Peninsula High School is a 2025 Student of Distinction in the category of Academic Achievement.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/education/peninsula-school-district-voters-to-weigh-feb-10-local-levy-ballot-measure/
Oct 24, 2025 - The proposed levy would replace one that voters approved in 2023, due to expire in 2026. It pays for "enrichment" activities, a broad term that...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/bruce-arlen-borgen/
Nov 23, 2022 - Bruce Borgen passed away suddenly at his home on October 4, 2022. A friend to everyone that met him, Bruce will be dearly missed by all. He was born in Baker,...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/arts-entertainment/day-tripper-mohai-and-some-old-friends/
Jan 5, 2026 - This month's Day Trip features Seattle's struggling Pacific Place, a downsized Parade of Gingerbread Houses and MOHAI on South Lake Union.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/education/lets-go-washington-rally-gig-harbor-high-school/
Nov 13, 2025 - The district first allowed Let's Go Washington to host a "Super Signer" rally, then denied it, then allowed it again.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/arts-entertainment/gig-harbor-events-christmas-church-services/
Dec 23, 2025 - Christmas Eve services, the gnome hunt continues and holiday movies.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/hope-taylor-henderson-bay-high-school-students-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - Hope Taylor of Henderson Bay High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Overcoming Adversity.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-infrastructure-john-fry/
Dec 17, 2025 - Letter to the editor by John Fry of Gig Harbor.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/aj-foreman-peninsula-high-school-student-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - AJ Foreman of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Career & Technical Excellence.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/elton-benson-peninsula-high-school-students-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - Benson Elton of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Science & Technology.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letter-to-the-editor-its-not-just-about-permits/
Dec 5, 2025 - Letter to the editor by Kelly Watson of Gig Harbor.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/900-miles-to-pattersons-farm-market/
Dec 3, 2025 - Patterson's Farm Market, a Gig Harbor institution, is back in its seasonal spot near Anderson's General Store on Point Fosdick Drive.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/judy-ann-bass-86/
Sep 10, 2025 - Obituary for Judy Ann Bass, 86, a former Gig Harbor resident.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/government/2025-local-elections-official-results/
Nov 26, 2025 - The closest race in the Gig Harbor area was a school board contest between Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme. That was decided by just 190 votes.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/thomas-bolton-62/
Jul 3, 2023 - Former Gig Harbor resident Thomas Bolton, 62, died in a motorcycle accident in Canada on June 9.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/education/curious-by-nature-outdoor-preschool-adds-new-campus/
Mar 20, 2023 - Curious by Nature, the outdoor preschool operated by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, is opening a second campus.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/kensington-gardens-experts-testify-during-third-day-of-hearing/
Sep 2, 2025 - Experts testifying on behalf of the owners of Kensington Gardens presented their case last week before a hearing examiner.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/2025-students-of-distinction/jonah-bergerson-peninsula-high-school-students-of-distinction/
May 20, 2025 - Jonah Bergerson of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/william-turner/
Jun 14, 2022 - William Turner — celebrated Northwest Artist, husband, father, friend — died peacefully at home in Gig Harbor, WA, on December 24, 2021.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/sports/sports-beat-football-teams-push-unbeaten-foes-in-playoff-losses/
Nov 14, 2025 - The Seahawks and Tides both pushed top-five, unbeaten opponents before succumbing in the round of 32.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/sports/sports-beat-masini-scores-38-points-as-gig-harbor-defeats-silas/
Dec 20, 2025 - An update on the early weeks of basketball season for the Peninsula and Gig Harbor boys and girls teams.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/sports/sports-beat-gig-harbors-hammer-third-at-u-s-nationals/
Jun 21, 2025 - The former Tide shaved 10 seconds off his best time, putting him squarely in contention for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/health-wellness/naval-hospital-bremerton-transfer-patients-civilian-care-system/
Feb 18, 2025 - The hospital's Internal Medicine Clinic had just one physician for 2,200 patients. Transferring them to civilian care will further stress an already...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/lynette-l-tallman/
Aug 12, 2024 - She was a lifelong member of the Gig Harbor community. A Family Celebration of Life gathering will be held on August 18th.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/margaret-peggy-kathryn-ott/
Oct 9, 2023 - Margaret “Peggy” (Lawton) Ott, 83, passed away peacefully at home with her family in Gig Harbor, WA on Sept. 27, 2023.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/14-names-to-remember-project/harold-mitts-14-names-to-remember-project-wwii-memorial/
May 23, 2024 - First Lt. Harold Elmer Mitts was born July 23, 1915 in Capron, Oklahoma, to Bessie B. (Roberson) Mitts and Olie E. Mitts.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/education/trial-of-former-teacher-accused-of-child-molestation-begins/
Dec 15, 2025 - The trial of Jordan Roy Henderson, who is accused of sexually assaulting four girls in his classes at Evergreen Elementary, began this month.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/robert-john-boll-sr/
Sep 29, 2023 - Rob Boll, beloved husband, father, grandfather and son went to be with the Lord on September 22 at the age of 61. Rob and his wife Kathy left the Gig Harbor...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/transportation/56th-street-and-38th-avenue-roundabout/
Mar 15, 2024 - Property owners near the intersection of 56th and 38th have reservations about the plan, citing potential access and traffic flow problems.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/christopher-l-reilly-71/
Apr 24, 2025 - Obituary for Christopher L. Reilly, a longtime Gig Harbor resident.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/dale-lester-reynolds-91/
May 5, 2025 - Obituary for Dale Lester Reynolds, 91, a longtime Gig Harbor resident.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/photo-galleries/photos-chalk-the-harbor/
Aug 20, 2025 - Photos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/opinion/editorials/staff-editorials/persistence-pays-in-launch-of-new-gig-harbor-news-organization
Sep 7, 2021 - The roots of the new Gig Harbor news site go all the way back to 2018 and the demise of the weekly newspaper Gig Harbor Life.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/lucy-lindstrom-allard/
May 1, 2023 - A long-time resident of Gig Harbor, Washington, Lucy (Ann) Lindstrom Allard passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 at the age of 88 at her retirement...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/new-developer-pitches-a-plan-promising-fewer-houses-at-site-next-to-gig-harbor-high-school/
Sep 22, 2025 - MainVue Homes, a developer well known in the area, is under contract to buy the plot next to Gig Harbor High School.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/business/van-der-veen-jewelers-in-uptown-closing-on-dec-23/
Dec 16, 2025 - Owner Jann van der Veen died in April, and his family decided to close the store by the end of the year.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/ruth-hill-duerock-noble/
Aug 26, 2024 - Ruth Hill Duerock Noble December 23, 1923 — August 7, 2024 Ruth Noble, 100, passed away peacefully in her bed on August 7, 2024 in Gig Harbor, WA. Ruth came...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/max-and-sharlene-applegate/
May 25, 2022 - Remembrance of Max and Sharlene Applegate It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing of Max C. Applegate on November 26, 2021 followed by V. Sharlene...
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/photo-galleries/did-we-take-your-picture-at-the-2025-maritime-gig-festival/
Jun 8, 2025 - We took photos of the crowd at the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade. Did a photo of you or your loved one make our gallery?
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/george-f-russell-jr-93/
Dec 23, 2025 - Mr. Russell co-founded The Russell Family Foundation, based in Gig Harbor, with his wife Jane.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/anita-grumer-73/
Feb 7, 2025 - Obituary for Anita Grumer, 73, a Peninsula High graduate and former Gig Harbor resident.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/health-wellness/multicare-medicare-advantage-plans-2026/
Dec 1, 2025 - Almost 15,000 people in the Puget Sound region will be impacted as MultiCare focuses on HMOs instead of PPOs.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/obituaries/joyce-roberts-myhre-94/
Sep 19, 2025 - Obituary for Joyce Roberts Myhre, 94, of Gig Harbor.
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https://www.gigharbornow.org/news/photo-galleries/scenes-from-a-parade-the-2025-maritime-gig-grand-parade-in-photos/
Jun 8, 2025 - Photos of participants in the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade on Saturday, June 7.
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