Harbor Happenings | Tracing the history of Northwest rock ‘n’ roll
Oct 15, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOur weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.
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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Possible northern giant hornet sighting reported near Burley
Oct 15, 2024 | By: David Nelson/Kitsap SunThe 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
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PAL’s new Art in the Park show includes paintings, pyrography and prizes
Oct 14, 2024 | By: Carolyn BickThe Art in the Park show helps inaugurate PenMet Parks’ new headquarters building — and its partnership with Peninsula Art League.
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19-year-old woman dies in Highway 16 crash
Oct 14, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffA 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
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Peninsula falls one play short against undefeated Lakes
Oct 12, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe 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.
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Sports Beat | Peninsula aces its test against Gig Harbor
Oct 11, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneA 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
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Vet Caldier, upstart Mitchell vying for 26th District seat
Oct 10, 2024 | By: Ed FriedrichFour 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
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Relief Beds, a Pierce County nonprofit, helps people without a home find rest
Oct 10, 2024 | By: Marsha HartThe nonprofit founded by Gig Harbor native Scott Smalling hosts two showings of a new documentary next week as a fundraiser.
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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Mortgage rates drop and buyer activity picks up
Oct 10, 2024 | By: Alison PaoliPending 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.
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Peninsula’s cell phone policy a model for nearby school districts
Oct 10, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonPeninsula instituted a ban on cell phones during instructional time last year. School districts around the state are now doing the same.
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