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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

Kayakers paddle and beachcombers search at Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Preserve.

PenMet buying land to expand sandspit park on Fox Island

Jul 26, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

The $2.5 million purchase is contingent upon receiving a grant and determining that the property is suitable for its intended use.

Gig Harbor City Administrator Katrina Knutson

City administrator Knutson makes mark by encouraging engagement

Jul 26, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

When Katrina Knutson was confirmed as Gig Harbor’s new city administrator last month, it was the fulfillment of a goal she set years ago. It just didn’t happen exactly how she’d planned. Knutson had a 10-year career objective to land a position in city administration. She wanted to “be part of what makes a city

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

Jul 25, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

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

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

Jul 25, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

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

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

Jul 21, 2022 | By: David Armstrong

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

Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Reckless driver tased by angry neighbor

Jul 21, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

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

Four Republicans, Democrat Denson square off for county council seat

Jul 21, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

Gig Harbor City Council member Robyn Denson, who began campaigning last summer, is in a county council race against Mitch Anderson, Josh Harris, Paula Lonergan and Chuck West.

Port Orchard man dies in crash near Purdy

Jul 21, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The 34-year-old man was a passenger in a car whose driver fell asleep and went into a ditch, according to the State Patrol.

Investigation continues into fire at Gig Harbor construction site

Jul 21, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

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,

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

Jul 20, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

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