Gig Harbor opens with back-to-back league wins
Dec 10, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Tides defeated Capital, 71-53, and North Thurston, 49-42, in their first two boys basketball games in the Puget Sound League Narrows Division.
Read MoreNews
Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Updated Pierce County Comp Plan will affect Purdy, parks, zoning, STRs and more
Dec 10, 2024 | By: Ted KenneyCapping more than two years of intensive public process, the Pierce County Council last week passed an update to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan. The broad-scoped document directs growth and development in unincorporated areas of the county over the next 20 years. The updated plan now awaits County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s signature. Under Washington’s Growth
Read More
Harbor Happenings | Santa to visit Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park
Dec 10, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Holiday Village, with six Christmas scenes for photos, is now open at Donkey Creek Park in Gig Harbor.
Read More
Virginia Mason launches academy to increase access to health care field
Dec 09, 2024 | By: Conor WilsonThe Allied Healthcare Academy is an attempt to fill employee vacancies by training people who have struggled to access the field, including people who are neurodivergent.
Read More
Caldier to seek state Senate seat
Dec 06, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffState Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, announced Dec. 6 that she plans to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Rep.-elect Emily Randall. Caldier is about to begin her sixth term in the state House. She defeated Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell of Port Orchard in November to retain the seat. Caldier said in
Read More
Sports Beat | Local athletes earn all-league honors
Dec 06, 2024 | By: Dennis BrowneSeveral local athletes were honored by being selected to the All Conference teams from the Narrows and Nisqually divisions of the Puget Sound League. The following is a list of those standout athletes who used their talent and determination to rise above their peers and earn recognition by conference coaches. Puget Sound League football First
Read More
Two In Tow & On The Go | Picking a baby name was a ballet worthy of The Nutcracker
Dec 06, 2024 | By: Tonya StricklandIf there’s one holiday tradition that feels straight out of a snow globe, it’s “The Nutcracker” ballet held at The Washington Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Olympia.
Read More
Prison Pet Partnership provides training for incarcerated women — and service dogs for those who need them
Dec 05, 2024 | By: Marsha HartAlong with grooming and boarding, the Prison Pet Partnership at Gig Harbor’s Washington Corrections Center for Women trains service dogs.
Read More
In photos: Mark Dickson Creek’s record-breaking chum run
Dec 05, 2024 | By: Carolyn BickMark Dickson Creek neighbors took the initiative to restore the tiny stream near Rosedale over many years. Their efforts paid off with the largest return of salmon in decades.
Read More
Six ways to spread holiday cheer this season
Dec 04, 2024 | By: Marsha HartOpportunities to help spread holiday cheer are abundant this season. There are many ways to give to those in need, whether it’s a new coat, toys, food or cash. Stuff the Bus Peninsula School District bus drivers are once again hosting the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Dec. 7, at two locations: Target and
Read More