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Tuesday, Sept. 4, is the first day of school in the Peninsula School District.

Tuesday, Sept. 4, is the first day of school in the Peninsula School District.

A Blue Moon — the second full moon within a month — will rise on Friday night.
It's looking like perfect weather to get outside and enjoy the unofficial end of summer.
Day to day prices are setting record highs, according to AAA.
A Blue Moon — the second full moon within a month — will rise on Friday night.
A Blue Moon — the second full moon within a month — will rise on Friday night.
Day to day prices are setting record highs, according to AAA.
Gig Harbor artists were among the winners awarded at the Gig Harbor’s annual Open Juried Art Exhibition.
Day to day prices are setting record highs, according to AAA.
The Washington Post reports that more cases are expected to be reported. The Centers For Disease Control report a total of 1,590 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 66 deaths.
Here are some warning signs to keep in mind to indicate if your child is being bullied or bullying others at school.
The off-price retailer is located at Uptown Gig Harbor in the former Borders building.
The Department of Licensing said Washington is one of the first states to implement this new test for motorcyclists. The new endorsement skills test is expected to start in other states in the spring.
This online free quiz takes an in-depth look at your stance on a range of issues, then compares them to candidates' responses.
The group says that medical insurers should pay for the procedure.
City of Gig Harbor will be shutting off Harborview Drive between Pioneer and Rosedale from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Gig Harbor's Perry Acker will be performing at the final concert of the series.
Patch is giving away dozens of tickets to the Puyallup Fair. Just sign up for a free email newsletter below for a chance to win.
We've seen our local law enforcement officers responding to our 911 calls in the community. Here are the folks working behind the scenes.
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Gig Harbor residents gave more than $40 million to charities in 2008, according to a new study of tax returns.