Gig Harbor Dragon Boat team wins gold medals at Tacoma races
May 29, 2026The Gig Harbor Dragon Boat team kicked off its season with a medal-winning performance at the Rainier Dragon Boat Festival in Tacoma on May 16.
Trump administration announces investigation of Gig Harbor prison
May 22, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice cited allegations that the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor has “failed to protect female prisoners” from transgender inmates.
Letter to the Editor | Peninsula School District cuts art programs despite influx levy funding
May 18, 2026Letter to the editor by Megan Sharma of Gig Harbor.
Ren Tucker: Overcoming instability and finding resiliency
May 18, 2026Ren Tucker of Henderson Bay High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Riley Morey: Informed by her experiences, but not defined by them
May 18, 2026Riley Morey of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Remi Higbee: Inspired to pursue a future helping others
May 18, 2026Remi Higbee of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Maya Rogers: Persevering through profound difficulty
May 18, 2026Maya Rogers of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Ashton Smith: Finding a voice and discovering confidence
May 18, 2026Ashton Smith of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Royal Charles: Personifying Purdy grit
May 18, 2026Royal Charles of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.
Michael Masini: Leading on and off the court
May 18, 2026Michael Masini of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.