Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 25 Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Find links to profiles of each student below. Overcoming Adversity
A 70-year-old man was arrested late Saturday, April 30, after shooting and injuring a man he wrongly believed was stealing a cartful of groceries from a grocery store, according to Gig Harbor Police. The victim was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma and treated for an injury that was deemed to be not life-threatening.
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
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
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 commissioners are considering asking voters to approve a bond measure to build a new training facility, replace one fire station and upgrade several others.
The Seals team swimmers qualified through the state meet at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.
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
Jeff Niten, Linda Kelly set to answer questions, meet citizens Thursday at the Civic Center.
Democrat Adison Richards views running for office as a new way to deliver opportunity for all and help people.
