Gig Harbor at a glance
Published: 06/19/13 12:47:56
A gray whale was swimming during the tidal exchange in the lagoon near Henderson Bay on the Key Peninsula Wednesday before noon. Several dozen spectators marveled at the sea-going mammal as it swam peacefully in front of cameras and binoculars.
Tassels turned, diplomas earned
Published: 06/19/13 12:09:13
Students from Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools moved their mortarboard tassels from right to left Sunday to mark the official conclusion of their basic education careers.
Legislator laments lack of progress
Published: 06/19/13 10:56:43
State Rep. Jan Angel did not hide her disdain Thursday morning for the fact the state Legislature had just started its second special session the day before in an ongoing attempt to produce an operating budget.
Thunder break away from Fury to capture city softball championship
Published: 06/18/13 21:47:27
Gig Harbor Little League held its city championship games for softball in three divisions earlier this month. The top-seeded Thunder beat the Fury 9-1 in the majors division, which features girls ages 10-12 in the most competitive level of the league.
Father-and-son team setting go-kart records
Published: 06/18/13 15:28:46
If Gig Harbor’s Kevin Janders ends up racing in Formula One, he’ll have his father to thank. A few years ago, Jeff Janders was looking for an activity to do with his sons, and he thought racing go-karts at the PGP Motorsports Park in Kent might be fun. Kevin, 15, set the track’s record lap time last month, and now go-karting is looking less like a fun weekend diversion and more like a potential calling.
Sessions not so special after all for Legislature
Published: 06/19/13 11:07:47
How is this year's session of the state Legislature like a National Basketball Association season? It seems to go on forever.
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