Day Tripper | A visit to Ballard and Seattle’s mini-Panama Canal
May 26, 2026A visit to Ballard includes stops at its famous locks, a tree-lightful botanical garden and its year-round Sunday Farmers Market.
Meet the 2026 Students of Distinction
May 18, 2026The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is honoring the 2026 Students of Distinction.
Photos: Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show
May 18, 2026Images from the 2026 Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Stray whaling on the peninsula
May 18, 2026Believe it or not, our Peninsula forebears did not welcome whales to local waters as honored guests. Instead, they tried to kill them.
Engine transplant in middle of the harbor required surgical precision
May 07, 2026A flotilla crowded the harbor on Tuesday to perform emergency surgery on a catamaran in need of a new engine.
Gig Harbor lacrosse finds new life before playoffs
May 04, 2026The Tides started the season on a six-game slide before winning four consecutive games. A playoff appearance is on the horizon.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The aftermath of the Harbor Inn dump truck crash
May 04, 2026A brick planter now stands in front of the former Harbor Inn. Is it sturdy enough to prevent a tragedy like the one that happened there in 1989?
Day Tripper | Exploring the myriad murals of Tacoma
Apr 29, 2026Murals adorn the walls of many buildings in Grit City. You just have to know where to look.
Paddler’s Cup celebrates a sport that’s making waves
Apr 27, 2026The Paddlers Cup, the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team’s most prominent event, brought some 200 devotees of the rising sport to local waters.
Narrows Bridge lane closures will continue for ‘multiple days’
Apr 23, 2026Two lanes of the aging bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will remain closed while crews repair a joint.