Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
More than 800 area families will receive the makings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal next week thanks to the annual Thanksgiving Basket Brigade. This idea of helping families in need has been a passion for David and Debbie Cathers of Gig Harbor, who started the Basket Brigade in 1994 with the help of a few
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Every autumn, Gig Harbor celebrates the return of chum salmon to Donkey Creek. This year’s Donkey Creek Chum Walk takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, and includes guided walks along the creek, information booths, salmon-related activities and more. Pick up a Salmon Passport at Austin Park and follow the trail
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Chum salmon probably won’t attend the annual event in big numbers again this year, but there are reasons for hope for the future.
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Markley said she is is leaving to focus more on family health issues. Mayor Pro Tempore Brenda Lykins will take over until a replacement is appointed.
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Being Neighborly Helpers are everywhere. We just have to look for them. Gig Harbor Now wants to showcase how someone in the community — a stranger, neighbor, teacher, classmate, anyone — has helped you. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or something that had a larger impact, send it in. It could be included
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The previous Gig Harbor Now and Then column asked a simple question about a newspaper article complaining about constant rule changes to the game of football: Box Office Causes New Football Rules That the football mentors change the rules each year with one — perhaps both — eyes on a lucrative box office is charged by
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The state’s No. 1-ranked Class 3A girls soccer team will be in action tonight, Nov. 15, when Gig Harbor (16-1-1) faces University of Spokane (12-7-1) at Roy Anderson Field at 7 p.m. The game is the state tournament opener for Gig Harbor. No. 17-seed U-Hi advanced to face the Tides by defeating No. 16 Mountain
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Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of a stolen green Kia fled led police on a 17-minute chase through two counties on the afternoon of Nov. 9. A Gig Harbor officer saw a man slumped over the wheel of
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The trees must be cut down to comply with FAA safety standards. In other airport news, Tacoma Narrows is pursuing a new air show after a two-year absence.
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Darrin Reeves resigned as head football coach at Gig Harbor High School, he told his team during a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Reeves just completed his second season at the helm of the Tides. He compiled an 11-9 overall record and a 9-4 conference record in those two seasons. Reeves guided the Tides to
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