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

Pierce County asking public to weigh in on flood plan

Mar 22, 2023 | By: Ed Friedrich

Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents might be interested in coastal flooding that will be included for the first time in the new plan.

Harbor Happenings: Sharks of Salish Sea exhibit at Harbor WildWatch

Mar 21, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Sharks have invaded Harbor WildWatch. Sharks species from around the world, including all 14 species of sharks found in the Salish Sea, are featured in a new exhibit through June 1 in the Visitor Center at Skansie Park. Salish Sea sharks include the sixgill, sevengill, salmon shark and dogfish, among others. Although they’re feared and

State calls off search for plane missing from Narrows Airport

Mar 20, 2023 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

After 13 days, the Washington State Department of Transportation called off the search for a Cessna airplane that has been missing since it took off from Tacoma Narrows Airport on March 6. The plane, piloted by Rod Cullen of Tacoma, departed the Gig Harbor airport at about 5:30 on March 6. A surveillance broadcast system

Business Spotlight: Ekberg takes reins at Waterfront Alliance

Mar 20, 2023 | By: Vince Dice

Carrianne Ekberg grew up watching her family operate a small business on the Gig Harbor waterfront. Her parents owned the old Shorline restaurant on North Harborview Drive, located in the spot currently occupied by Anthony’s. In her new job, Ekberg has an opportunity to help a new generation of business owners. Ekberg is the new

Sports Beat: Strong group returns for Gig Harbor golf

Mar 17, 2023 | By: Dennis Browne

The Gig Harbor boys golf team, looking to improve on an eighth-place showing at state last spring, returns several talented golfers and adds a promising freshman. Shane Henderson is in his 11th year coaching the Tides — eight years coaching the girls team and three with the boys. As a local teaching professional, Henderson has

Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Serial shoplifting suspect arrested in Gig Harbor

Mar 17, 2023 | By: Vince Dice

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Gig Harbor officers arrested a man who employees said has stolen about a $1 million worth of merchandise from Target stores around the region in recent months. Officers issued a citation to the suspect, a 45-year-old Tacoma man. Police

Peninsula School District embracing potential of ChatGPT

Mar 16, 2023 | By: Christina T Henry

Kara Beloate, an English teacher at Peninsula High School, isn’t banning her students from using ChatGPT as part of their school work. She’s encouraging it. Released in November by OpenAI, ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that has creating a buzz for its uncanny ability to engage in dialog and to create original written content

Picture of the front of Gig Harbor City Hall

City council approves vendor for public surveys

Mar 16, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Gig Harbor residents have a new way to let city officials know what they think about important issues. They can do so anonymously through a survey service called FlashVote. The Gig Harbor City Council approved a three-year contract with FlashVote to conduct six scientific surveys per year during its meeting Monday, March 13. City officials

Gig Harbor’s Christensen marathons her way into Guinness Book of World Records

Mar 16, 2023 | By: Lee Jorgenson

Editor’s note: This piece was submitted by community member Lee Jorgenson, who is a personal friend of the subject of the article. Tami Christensen of Gig Harbor recently returned from Tokyo, where she completed her 100th career marathon and the sixth leg of the Super Six marathon races. We wrote about Christensen before she left

Harbor Happenings: Crab feed, Restaurant Week, and a boat ride

Mar 15, 2023 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Take a drive out to Vaughn on Saturday, March 18, for the return of the annual KP Annual All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feed at the Key Peninsula Civic Center. Bring your own crab crackers and picks and feast on all-you-can-eat crab, spaghetti, bread, Caesar salad and dessert. Tickets are available at the GNOSH food truck, Sunnycrest Nursery,

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