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Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

Business spotlight: Artondale Farm restores a piece of region’s history

Jul 25, 2022 | By:

For years, Jess and Scott Hogan watched the old Gig Harbor Grange building deteriorate. They had a front-row view of it from the adjacent property, where they operate Artondale Farm. The local grange went dormant back in 2011, and ownership of the building reverted to the Washington State Grange organization. The Hogans, whose farm forms

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No Summer Sounds concert, Farmer’s Market this week due to heat

Jul 25, 2022 | By:

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Gig Harbor and the wider Western Washington region for the week of July 25. The worst of the heat is expected to start Tuesday and last through Friday evening. The weather service forecasts temperatures to reach the mid-90s. Some things to know about this week’s heat

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More growth seen for Gig Harbor — but not like in the 2010s

Jul 21, 2022 | By:

Gig Harbor had a moment of shock and awe last year when the 2020 U.S. Census results came in. The Census showed the city’s population soared by a staggering 69 percent in the previous 10 years. Gig Harbor went from 7,126 residents in 2010 to 12,029 in 2020. “As of 2020, the City had reached

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Reckless driver tased by angry neighbor

Jul 21, 2022 | By:

Editor’s note: The Police Blotter is written based on information in Gig Harbor Police reports. A man called 911 on the evening of July 14 to report that he had been tased by someone who was angry over the speed he was driving in the neighborhood. Several witnesses confirmed to officers that the man who called 911 had been

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Investigation continues into fire at Gig Harbor construction site

Jul 21, 2022 | By:

The Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office is looking for information from anyone who may have information about an arson fire in a new development near the corner of Hunt Street and 38th Avenue. The fire occurred early Sunday morning, July 17. Two homes, which were under construction in a new development known as The Cove,

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Randall, Young, Crissman on ballot in 26th District Senate race

Jul 20, 2022 | By:

The 26th District state Senate race has been one of the most hotly contested legislative races in Washington the past few election cycles. This year is proving to be no different. Incumbent Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, and challenger Rep. Jesse Young, R-Gig Harbor, have both raised more money for the 2022 campaign than any other

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From radio waves to sea waves, Rob Endlsey helps anglers catch their limit

Jul 20, 2022 | By:

Note: In the next couple months, Gig Harbor Now will be on the water and covering the local fishing scene as anglers head out in search of the addictive strikes and heart-pounding battles that only sport fishing provides. Gig Harbor is filled with anglers who are very passionate, proven and persistent in their love for

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Culvert projects starting next week will cause Highway 302 traffic disruptions

Jul 19, 2022 | By:

Projects to replace fish-blocking culverts for Little Minter and Purdy creeks will bring alternating traffic, detours and lane shifting to Highway 302, the Highway 302 spur and Highway 16.

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Gig Harbor Fire hopes voters deliver long-awaited training facility

Jul 19, 2022 | By:

How long has Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One been waiting for its own training facility? Schematics for the building, included in the fire district’s capital facilities plan, are dated 2009. The district had saved up enough money to build the training facility back then. But the Great Recession of 2008-’09 struck. As public agency

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Construction site fire is suspicious, fire marshal’s office says

Jul 18, 2022 | By:

Preliminary investigations indicate that the three fires that took place in Gig Harbor between Friday, July 15, and Sunday, July 17, are not related. However, one of the fires has been deemed suspicious, according to Mike Halliday, public information specialist with Pierce County Emergency Management. A preliminary investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office

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