Galleries of photographs taken by Gig Harbor Now staff members and Gig Harbor community members.
A 35-foot Douglas fir, harvested from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, came to life at Skansie Park in Gig Harbor on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event included holiday music, an appearance by Santa and Mrs Claus and more. Downtown Gig Harbor will be lit up again next weekend during the Gig Harbor Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade.
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Peninsula High stayed unbeaten in South Sound Conference play with a 45-13 win over Central Kitsap on Friday, Oct. 7, in Silverdale. Peninsula (5-1, 4-0 SSC) has scored at least 45 points in each of its last three games, outscoring opponents 141-31 in that span. According to statistics posted on maxpreps.com, Isaac Smith led the
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Thousands of people crowded Sehmel Homestead Park on Saturday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the 2022 Scarecrow Festival. The annual event features a pumpkin launch, vendor booths, games, music and other family fun. Click below to see larger versions of images from the festival.
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Puyallup Tribe Culture Director Connie McCloud paused with emotion when describing the significance of the place known as txʷaalqəł to her people. “Here on the waters and on this land, our ancestors have lived here for thousands of years. We remember them today and acknowledge them,” McCloud said. “Those that lived here fished and raised
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Dogs will have their day again in downtown Gig Harbor on Saturday, Sept. 10. Harbor Hounds, a charity dog walk and community fair, returns to Skanise Brothers Park on Harborview Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Harbor Hounds is a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday. Proceeds support a variety
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