Gig Harbor Now Staff

No injuries after officer fires at suspect near Gig Harbor

Apr 19, 2022

A Gig Harbor Police officer shot at a suspect who had pointed a shotgun at him Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the department. Neither the involved officer nor the suspect was injured. The incident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, on the 6400 block of 154th St. NW in unincorporated

Rep. Derek Kilmer tests positive for Covid but is asymptomatic

Apr 07, 2022

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer has tested positive for Covid-19, the Gig Harbor Democrat announced on Wednesday, April 6. “I am currently asymptomatic — and I am grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted,” Kilmer said in a news release. “I will follow CDC guidance and isolate for the next several days.” Kilmer added that his

Schedules set for Summer Sounds, Friday Movie Night

Mar 29, 2022

The popular Summer Sounds at Skansie concert series will return starting June 28, the city of Gig Harbor announced this week. In addition to setting the schedule for the 10-week concert series, the city announced that the Friday Night Movie Series will move to Sehmel Homestead Park, in partnership with PenMet Parks. The first movie

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One plans bond measure, seeks comment

Mar 17, 2022

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One commissioners are considering asking voters to approve a bond measure to build a new training facility, replace one fire station and upgrade several others.

Good for You: Four Gig Harbor YMCA swimmers qualify for regionals

Mar 10, 2022

The Seals team swimmers qualified through the state meet at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

Gig Harbor Now hires Editor

Mar 02, 2022

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release [Gig Harbor, WA – March 2, 2022] Gig Harbor Now achieved a substantial milestone Tuesday, when editor Vince Dice assumed the duties as its first full-time, paid employee. The hiring was announced by Pat Lantz, the nonprofit publication’s board president. Dice, 48, replaces volunteer editor Ed Friedrich, who nurtured the fledgling news site

Public can meet city administrator finalists Thursday

Feb 25, 2022

Jeff Niten, Linda Kelly set to answer questions, meet citizens Thursday at the Civic Center.

Nonprofit lawyer, Peninsula High graduate Richards announces run for state representative

Feb 24, 2022

Democrat Adison Richards views running for office as a new way to deliver opportunity for all and help people.

Gig Harbor’s Hutchins announces campaign for state representative

Feb 23, 2022

Republican Spencer Hutchins is running for the state rep seat being vacated by Jesse Young, who is running state senator.

Scholarships for women, summer camp for kids available

Feb 22, 2022

Minerva offering scholarships for women who have been out of school for a while. Camp Seymour to host children of wounded military personnel.