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A Peninsula High senior shows his spirt for the school’s radio station, KGHP-FM, during the Sunday graduation in Tacoma. (LEE GILES III/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)

Tassels turned, diplomas earned

12:09 PM - 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.

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Legislator laments lack of progress
Published June 19th, 2013 - 12:05AM
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.
Bryce Nelson appointed to Fire District 5 Board of Fire Commissioners
Published June 15th, 2013 - 2:41PM
Deputy Pierce County prosecutor Bryce Nelson was appointed Thursday afternoon to Position No. 5 on the Board of Fire Commissioners of Pierce County Fire District 5.
Gig Harbor's first electric vehicle charging stations installed at Uptown
Published June 19th, 2013 - 10:53AM
For the first time, electric vehicles will have a place to charge in Gig Harbor. The installation of four ChargePoint Network stations at the Uptown Gig Harbor Shopping Center last week marked an important step in the spread of electric cars around the Puget Sound, Charge Northwest CEO Jim Blaisdell said.
Restaurant to host benefit dinner for waitress
Published June 19th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Roadhouse on the Hill in Key Center, 9016 154th Ave. Court KPN, will host a spaghetti feed benefit dinner at 5 p.m. June 29 for one of the restaurant’s waitresses.
Portion of Hunt Street to be closed
Published June 19th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Pacific Coast General, LLC, will work on Hunt Street Northwest between Skansie Avenue and 51st Avenue Northwest for construction of a sanitary sewer main and a storm sewer main.
Airport group studies inventory, aviation forecasts
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
The second of five planned study sessions regarding the Tacoma Narrows Airport master plan update was held Thursday at Cottesmore of Life Care in Gig Harbor.
Drivers coping with traffic snarls at Donkey Creek
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Drivers in certain parts of Gig Harbor can be forgiven for being a little frustrated at times, given the road closures and detours necessitated by the city's Donkey Creek project.
Construction on tap for planned Gig Harbor North community
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
John Chadwell, Harbor Hill's general manager who has worked on the development for almost 20 years, said it's been a "watershed" year for the planned community in Gig Harbor North off Borgen Boulevard.
Gig Harbor BoatShop offers new classes
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
The Gig Harbor BoatShop will introduce educational and corporate team-building programs aboard the longboat “Porpoise” this summer.
Rush to develop Bellesara community
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
The Rush Companies’ home building division, Rush Residential, has announced the development of Bellesara, a 10-acre residential community just west of the Wollochet Drive exit in Gig Harbor.
Smoldering cigarette ember reportedly causes house fire
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Gig Harbor firefighters responded to a house fire in the 7200 block of 54th Avenue Northwest about 6 p.m. Thursday.
Lakebay Marina Resort revives historic dock as boating destination
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
The Lakebay Marina, quiet for decades, was uproariously welcomed to its rebirth as a resort last month.
Smoots named to Dean’s List at Pepperdine
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Daniel Smoots of Gig Harbor has been named to the Seaver College Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester.
Johnson earns degree from University of Northern Colorado
Published June 12th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Kelli Johnson of Gig Harbor has earned a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences from the University of Northorn Colorado honors program.




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