Gig Harbor Now Staff

Gig Harbor Real Estate | Demand remains strong as home prices, new listings rise

Feb 19, 2025

The median price for a single-family home in the greater Gig Harbor area rose by 1.8% from December to January, reaching a median sale price record of $915,000.

Legislation proposes a redesign of Washington’s state flag

Feb 19, 2025

The bill’s Democratic sponsor says the current state flag is just … boring. Republican opponents say the proposal is ‘un-American.’

One man’s private war against Scotch broom and blackberries

Feb 14, 2025

Spring is on the horizon. Soon the author will venture into his yard to fight the eternal enemy.

Western Flyer relics draw no bids at auction

Feb 14, 2025

A Wauna man acted as agent for the sale of the items. Their fate is unknown after no bidders emerged at an auction Thursday.

Western Flyer relics go to auction this week

Feb 11, 2025

Relics from the boat made famous by a Steinbeck book, discovered by a Wauna man, go on sale on Thursday in an internet auction.

Police arrest teen suspect in December purse-snatchings

Feb 10, 2025

The 16-year-old suspect lives in Federal Way and is also suspected of other robberies in Bellevue and King County.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | The local history of telephones, cars and telephones in cars

Feb 10, 2025

Cross-Narrows phone service has been available since 1907. To call a car dealer, people in those times needed only to dial ‘1’.

One dead in collision near Wauna

Feb 05, 2025

Troopers arrested a man from Grapeview on suspicion of vehicular homicide and DUI following the crash.

Snow updates for Feb. 4: Schools again opening two hours late

Feb 03, 2025

The forecast calls for more snow this week, with temperatures dipping into the 20s overnight.

Day Tripper | Exploring Tacoma’s Theater District

Jan 30, 2025

This often-redeveloped area of Tacoma centers on the McMenamins Elks Temple and includes the Old City Hall, Pantages and Rialto theaters and more.