Gig Harbor Now and Then | The lost machinist
Jun 30, 2025Albert Fleuss, a machinist whose work was critical to Gig Harbor’s early fishing fleet, deserves the same recognition as his successor.
Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature
Jun 25, 2025The new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.
Day Tripper | Bainbridge packs a lot of fun into a small island
Jun 24, 2025In many ways, Bainbridge reminds Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams of Gig Harbor.
Buses crossing Narrows Bridge will pay tolls again starting this fall
Jun 19, 2025Legislators removed an exemption on tolls for buses during the 2025 session. The change will cost Pierce Transit about $61,000 a year.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Remains found at Purdy Park and Ride a year ago identified
Jun 19, 2025The skeletal remains were those of a man who previously had been reported missing in the same area.
Lt. Tray Federici to serve as interim police chief after Busey retires
Jun 17, 2025Longtime Chief Kelly Busey retires on Monday, June 23. Lt. Tray Federici will be the interim chief, the city announced.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | A glimpse of Gig Harbor in the 1970s
Jun 16, 2025Greg Spadoni compares scenes from “Hit,” the movie filmed in Gig Harbor, with current-day photos of the same locations.
Large propane fire leaves two in critical condition
Jun 11, 2025Two employees who shut off the gas to prevent further damage were badly burned and flown to the hospital.
Doris Heritage Park to open June 16
Jun 10, 2025The park next door to the Tom Taylor YMCA includes a new playground, pickleball courts and more.
Scenes from a parade: The 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade in photos
Jun 07, 2025Photos of participants in the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade on Saturday, June 7.