Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
During an event at the Admiral Theater in Bremerton last week, Democratic candidate Emily Randall recounted to a colleague how she first came to the venue as a fifth-grader, winning the chance to present a check to the reigning Miss America. Randall, a state senator from Bremerton, has frequently highlighted her Kitsap County upbringing as
Read More
Our weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.
Read More
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is investigating a report of a potential northern giant hornet in South Kitsap County. The northern giant hornet is an invasive species sometimes referred to as “murder hornets.” They first surfaced in Washington nearly five years ago. A Washington State Department of Agriculture spokesperson said Monday that a Burley
Read More
The Art in the Park show helps inaugurate PenMet Parks’ new headquarters building — and its partnership with Peninsula Art League.
Read More
A 19-year-old Everett woman died following a collision on Highway 16 early on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Washington State Patrol said the woman was driving a 2015 Honda Civic east on Highway 16 near 24th Street in Gig Harbor around 7:30 a.m. Thursday. The car left the roadway and hit a guardrail before coming to
Read More
The Peninsula (2-4, 1-2 Puget Sound League) football team gave Lakes (6-0, 3-0) all the Lancers could handle on Friday, Oct. 12, at Roy Anderson Field. But the Seahawks’ last-second pass in the end zone fell to the ground, securing a 21-15 victory for the visitors. Both teams displayed tenacious defense early in the contest.
Read More
A big showdown between local volleyball teams on Thursday, Oct. 10, started with Peninsula’s Lauren Sievers serving an ace right down the middle of the court. The rest of the night went just about as well for Peninsula, which defeated Gig Harbor 3-1. The Seahawks (5-5) took control in the first game behind the effective
Read More
Four Democrats have taken a crack at state Rep. Michelle Caldier since she edged Larry Seaquist in 2014 to capture the 26th Legislative District’s Position 2 seat. None have come close. Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, has won every general election race by double digits. Next up is Tiffiny Mitchell, who finished second to Caldier in the
Read More
The nonprofit founded by Gig Harbor native Scott Smalling hosts two showings of a new documentary next week as a fundraiser.
Read More
Pending single-family and condo sales jumped by 23.2% locally from August to September. This is only the second time since 2010 that we’ve seen such an increase during this period.
Read More