Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more
Jan 21, 2025This week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city
Jan 16, 2025Lodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.
Brenda Lykins resigns seat on Gig Harbor City Council
Jan 14, 2025Lykins is moving outside of city limits and thus is no longer eligible to serve on the city council.
Harbor Happenings | Honor Dr. King this weekend
Jan 14, 2025Gig Harbor for Racial Justice hosts a program honoring the civil rights leader on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church.
Harbor Happenings | Take some time for stories
Jan 07, 2025Here is this week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.
Harbor Happenings | Plunging in to 2025
Dec 31, 2024Start 2025 with a splash at Olalla’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge from the bridge next to Olalla Bay Market and Landing. The tradition goes back farther than many folks can remember. Most people believe John Robbecke and his pals started it several decades ago. John’s father, Al, owned the store, then known
Harbor Happenings | Hanukkah celebrated at Skansie Park
Dec 24, 2024The downtown Gig Harbor Hanukkah celebration starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.
Harbor Happenings | Lighted Car Parade, Make Music Day at Uptown
Dec 17, 2024The Lighted Car Parade leaves Uptown at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Earlier in the day, hear musicians celebrate the Winter Solstice.
Reid Ekberg appointed to Gig Harbor City Council
Dec 13, 2024Reid Ekberg follows in the footsteps of his father, Steve, a longtime Gig Harbor City Council member.
City Council increases utility rates, takes step toward B&O tax
Dec 13, 2024Gig Harbor took a step toward implementing a business and occupation (B&O) tax on Monday, Dec. 9. The City Council unanimously approved a $23,200 contract with BERK Consulting to review a B&O analysis prepared by city staff earlier this year. BERK’s review will focus on the methods city staff used to collect data and compare