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Guernsey campaign to become Gig Harbor’s next mayor kicks off

Published: 05/01/13 11:31:57

Gig Harbor City Council member Jill Guernsey made it official Thursday: She’s running to be the city’s next mayor. Local and county officials, community leaders and others packed the Java & Clay Cafe — festooned outside and inside with blue, green and white balloons — in downtown Gig Harbor for the official kick-off event.

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Kadzik, Payne running for re-election

Published: 05/01/13 11:15:19

Current Gig Harbor City Council members Paul Kadzik and Tim Payne have both announced their intention to seek re-election in November.

Local SPU students make dean’s list

Published: 04/30/13 21:43:57

The following Gig Harbor students made the Seattle Pacific University 2013 Winter Quarter Dean’s List:

Larsen receives WSAB scholarship to WSU

Published: 04/30/13 21:43:56

Bridgette Larsen received the Washington State Association of Broadcasters’ scholarship for $1,500 from the Washington State University’s College of Communication. She also received the William Homer Veatch Forensic Endowment Fund scholarship for $1,500. To be eligible for either award, students must be certified in communication, have good academic standing and show extracurricular activities.

State Rep. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard, far left, turned out Saturday at 7 Seas Brewing in Gig Harbor for a rally against proposed legislation that would extend the current beer tax on large brewers and remove the exemption for smaller brewers. At the far right is Michael Runion, owner of 7 Seas Brewing. (BRETT DAVIS/GATEWAY PHOTO)

7 Seas Brewing hosts anti-beer tax rally

Published: 04/24/13 15:26:09

It wasn't exactly the beer equivalent of the Boston Tea Party — none of the malted grain alcoholic beverage was thrown into the water — but Gig Harbor's 7 Seas Brewing was the site of a "Fight the Beer Tax" rally Saturday evening.

Tom Huff (Bruce Kellman/Tacoma News Tribune photo)

Former state budget writer from Gig Harbor remembered

Published: 04/24/13 15:24:46

Former businessman turned state budget architect Tom Huff, who passed away on April 14, was remembered by his family Saturday morning as an accomplished man of integrity who urged people to move forward through life beyond mistakes or other challenges. He was 80.

Gig Harbor Police Chief Mike Davis, foreground with back to the camera, reads a proclamation praising the volunteer Citizens Offering Police Support corps. Several members of COPS were on hand for the ceremony as part of Volunteer Recognition Week. (BRETT DAVIS/Gateway photo)

Police volunteers recognized by Gig Harbor

Published: 04/24/13 15:24:09

The Gig Harbor Police Department’s Citizens Offering Police Support (COPS) volunteer corps was publicly recognized at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Edgardo Ramos and Leslie Rose load wall stones into a truck to be delivered to Habitat for Humanity in Lakewood on May 10, 2012. The team of volunteers from Keller-Williams recovered the bricks from a retaining wall World War II veteran Glen Turpin, who suffers from PTSD, built around his home to reduce noise. (JANET JENSEN/THE NEWS TRIBUNE)

Home upgrades available for peninsula-area vets with low incomes

Published: 04/24/13 11:31:40

The Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is on the lookout for military veterans with low incomes in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula areas to provide them with critical and affordable home repairs.

Alex Weymiller is a 2013 Student of Distinction from Peninsula High School. (Lee Giles III/Staff photographer)

Alex Weymiller

Published: 04/24/13 09:32:35

Alex Weymiller recalls holding a plastic baseball bat when he was just old enough to walk. Sports have been part of his entire life, and he has excelled at several of them.

Sara Meisburger is a 2013 Student of Distinction from Gig Harbor High School. (Lee Giles III/Staff photographer)

Sara Meisburger

Published: 04/24/13 09:31:14

Sara Meisburger is still a few months away from moving to Eugene to attend University of Oregon, but she already has been researching her options for community service there. She has found at least one organization where she plans to volunteer.


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