Community

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

Can you spot a bottle job at 20 paces?

Mar 25, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

A Q&A with Ghostlight’s founder on upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias”

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Harbor Happenings | Circus of Second Chances visits Gig Harbor

Mar 25, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Also coming up this week: the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Crab Fest, Harbor WildWatch beach walks and more.

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Behind the Finds | Every picture has a story

Mar 24, 2025 | By: Tonya Strickland

In their latest storytelling collaboration, Gig Harbor Now writers Tonya Strickland and Greg Spadoni launch a new series where they tell the stories behind old photographs sold at second hand stores.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Behind the Finds: Every picture has a story (even if I have to make one up)

Mar 24, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

None of the stories Greg Spadoni wrote about the photos he found in a second-hand store are true. But they are funny.

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Six girls, three boys make all-league basketball teams

Mar 21, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

Grace Richardson of Peninsula was named the Puget Sound League Nisqually Division defensive MVP.

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Kitsap County clinic reports results from using TMS therapy to treat depression

Mar 20, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

TMS therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in regions of the brain that typically have decreased activity when a patient has depression.

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picture of tacoma narrows bridge toll booths

Many receiving ‘smishing’ scam messages for alleged unpaid tolls

Mar 19, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

The text messages imitate tolling agencies and attempt to acquire people’s credit card or banking information.

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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Housing activity picking up steam as spring begins

Mar 19, 2025 | By: Alison Paoli

The local real estate sales market remained strong in February. But what impact might mortgage rates and wild cards like tariffs play going forward?

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