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Gig Harbor at a glance

Published: 05/18/12 09:09:42

One of Gig Harbor's original Thunderbird sailboats, the Pirouette, will return to the water Saturday during a celebration at the Eddon Boatyard.

Harbor Heights Elementary School student Laney Alaron, 12, of Gig Harbor finishes her turn on the Goodman Middle School track last Wednesday. (LEE GILES III/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Run a Mile program going strong

Published: 05/18/12 09:10:44

Fifth-graders from Harbor Heights Elementary School jogged four laps around the track at nearby Goodman Middle School last Wednesday morning as part of the weeklong American Running Association's National Run a Mile Days.

Out Our Way

Published: 05/16/12 15:03:03

Sunshine and warmer weather encourage us to get out more, whether to garden, shop, take photos, visit friends, or attend various activities.

Peninsula’s Jake Richards smacks a base hit during the Seahawks’ West Central/Southwest  bi-district playoff loss to the Kelso Hilanders last Wednesday at Tacoma’s Heidelberg Park. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Bats come alive as Hawks hammer Decatur, Hazen

Published: 05/15/12 21:44:29

TACOMA — A hot start to the 2012 high-school baseball season was in jeopardy for the Peninsula Seahawks last Wednesday.

Gig Harbor’s Anna Hitt is tagged out by South Kitsap catcher Ericka Hobson on a play at the plate during the teams’ Narrows League fastpitch tournament meeting on Thursday in Tacoma. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Tides’ season goes over the brink

Published: 05/15/12 21:44:27

TACOMA – For pitchers Erika Henderson of South Kitsap and Anna Hitt of Gig Harbor, the sixth inning of Thursday’s crucial fastpitch playoff game was tough to endure.

Key Peninsula Fire District struggling with current resources

Published: 05/15/12 21:44:18

As chair of the Key Peninsula Fire District 16 Board of Commissioners, I want to thank the community for supporting our local fire department. Our new board is working cooperatively to deliver the best emergency services possible within a balanced budget.

Citizens with input on tolls should come to public meetings

Published: 05/15/12 21:44:17

Re: “Raising prices not always the best strategy for revenue” (Gateway letters, May 9).

OFF THE WALL

Is the mob on its way to Gig Harbor?

Published: 05/08/12 10:32:33

SPORTSCENE

The three-peat is complete for Tides water polo team

Published: 05/19/12 20:47:12

It was another memorable night for water polo fans at the Curtis High School pool in University Place, as fans of the Gig Harbor Tides and Curtis Vikings programs filled the stands and lustily made noise as their teams battled for state championship.

WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE

How vacancies are filled in the Washington State Legislature

Published: 05/08/12 10:46:55

A caller to the Gateway recently wanted to know what happens to state Sen. Derek Kilmer's seat in the Washington State Legislature should he win a seat in the U.S. Congress.

Scramble sends teams through Gig Harbor

Published: 05/20/12 11:56:54

The sixth annual Gig Harbor Street Scramble will start Saturday at Skansie Brothers Park in downtown Gig Harbor.

The Telephone Room Gallery is sponsoring free entry on Thursday to the Tacoma Art Museum exhibit of “Hide/Seek.” (JANET JENSEN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER FILE, MARCH)

Art events at no charge

Published: 05/18/12 00:25:07

Local art groups are good sources for free and interesting things to do in the South Sound. This week, the Peninsula Art League presents artist Jacqui Beck demonstrating painting techniques Tuesday evening in Gig Harbor and, on Thursday evening, the Telephone Room Gallery sponsors free entry to Tacoma Art Museum.

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