Mike Mitchell’s personal Vietnam story debuting at Gig Harbor Film Festival
Sep 16, 2025Mike Mitchell of Gig Harbor created a one-man show about his experience as a Vietnam War veteran. It hits the big screen next week.
Young filmmakers tell little-known story of a captured Southern Resident orca
Sep 15, 2025“Echoes of the Sound,” a documentary about the capture of a young orca in Vaughn Bay in 1968, shows at the upcoming Gig Harbor Film Festival.
Gig Harbor Parks Commission recommends against restoring Masonic Lodge
Sep 09, 2025At a meeting on Sept. 3, Gig Harbor Parks commissioners officially recommended demolishing the Masonic Lodge at Crescent Creek Park as part of the park’s proposed revamp. Commissioners discussed their decision at length after presenting the recommendation to Parks Department officials. “It was a long discussion with lots of details — and it actually was
Gig Harbor City Council expresses formal support for Cultural Access tax
Sep 09, 2025Voters inside Gig Harbor city limits will decide on the Cultural Access program, which would increase the sales tax by 0.1%, in November.
Sun comes out to play — and so do the dogs — at Harbor Hounds 2025
Sep 07, 2025Very Good boys and girls gathered at Skansie Park on Saturday for Harbor Hounds 2025.
City to hold police chief open house Thursday
Sep 02, 2025Members of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.
Kensington Gardens’ experts testify during third day of hearing
Sep 02, 2025Experts testifying on behalf of the owners of Kensington Gardens presented their case last week before a hearing examiner.
BoatShop volunteers bring pre-20th century oars into the present
Aug 26, 2025The Gig Harbor BoatShop’s Community Boat Restoration Program is making spoon blade oars in much the same way craftsmen did in the late 19th century.
City considers updating sign code to include all signs, not just commercial ones
Aug 25, 2025The proposed new code would cover political signs, as well as those promoting businesses. Signs still wouldn’t be permitted in roundabouts.
Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding
Aug 21, 2025Flooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.