Vince Dice

Vince Dice became the editor of Gig Harbor Now on March 1, 2022. A graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Dice worked in the newspaper industry for more than 20 years, primarily in neighboring Kitsap County. Dice lives in Bremerton with his wife, Angela; son, Dean; and dog, Luna.

Fans may feel like they’re in a Fish Bowl at this week’s game

Sep 03, 2024

The Peninsula School District released a list of do’s and don’t’s for fans planning to attend the 2024 Fish Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 7. The annual Fish Bowl game between Peninsula and Gig Harbor kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Tahoma Stadium, 4634 S. 74th St. in Tacoma. It’s the season opener for

Gig Harbor Land Conservation Fund joins Great Peninsula Conservancy

Aug 28, 2024

The Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula Land Conservation Fund raised more than $100,000 and helped to preserve some 30 acres in the area in less than three years since it was founded. Now it’s joining a larger regional conservancy group, hoping to do even more while maintaining a focus on the Gig Harbor and Key

Primary election certified; here are official results for local races

Aug 23, 2024

The Washington Secretary of State’s office certified the Aug. 6 primary election on Thursday, Aug. 22, confirming local results that were largely clear on election night. The certification affirms that Democrat Adison Richards of Bremerton and Republican Jesse L. Young of Gig Harbor will face off for House Position 1 in the 26th Legislative District.

Gig Harbor Film Festival offering complimentary passes starting Sunday

Aug 16, 2024

Editor’s note: Film fans snapped up the 400 available free passes in 11 hours. Tickets are now available on the film festival’s website for the usual price of $50. Tickets for the Gig Harbor Film Festival usually go on sale around this time. But not this year. Because for a limited time starting Sunday, Aug.

BECU, Commencement Bank open new Gig Harbor locations

Aug 15, 2024

BECU and Commencement Bank recently opened new branches in Gig Harbor that were announced last year.  BECU’s first Gig Harbor branch is at 4784 Borgen Boulevard, suite A. The credit union hosted a grand opening for the branch on Aug. 8. Tacoma-based Commencement Bank, meanwhile, opened its doors at the former Harbor General Store building

68 dogs seized from home in Lakebay

Aug 13, 2024

Pierce County Animal Control officers and Sheriff’s Department deputies rescued 68 dogs from a home in Lakebay on July 18, the department said on social media this week. One of the puppies died on the way to an animal hospital. Two others were euthanized following the raid, the department wrote. A person who purchased a

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers find gun when suspect asks him to retrieve his meds

Aug 13, 2024

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One  and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. An officer checking on the welfare of three people passed out in a running car at Crescent Creek Park found a possibly stolen firearm and a cache of illegal drugs. A passerby noticed three

The 2024 primary election is Tuesday. Here’s what voters will decide

Aug 05, 2024

Ballots in the 2024 primary election must be postmarked or returned to a ballot drop box by Tuesday, Aug. 6.  Ballot return totals posted by the Pierce County Elections Office indicate people are taking their time to make up their minds. As of July 31, just 10.3% of ballots countywide had been returned.  In Gig

Two familiar faces and a political newcomer seek state House seat

Jul 24, 2024

Three candidates – Democrat Adison Richards and Republicans Jesse Young and Jim Henderson – are running to replace freshman Rep. Spencer Hutchins for the 26th Legislative District’s Position 1 in the House of Representatives. Hutchins, a Gig Harbor Republican, did not seek re-election this year, citing concerns about his ability to provide for his family

On the Issues | 26th District, Position 1 state representative candidates

Jul 24, 2024

Gig Harbor Now asked 26th Legislative District candidates to write answers to five election-related questions. Their unedited answers appear below. Jesse Young  What steps should the state take to combat homelessness?  As a youth, I grew up homeless on the Hilltop streets of Tacoma. Having tasted the fear and anxiety, and to be quite candid,