Gig Harbor Film Festival features cheese, furry friends and one big mountain
Sep 10, 2026The annual film festival is Sept. 24 through 27. Here are some of the independent movies you can see.
New Fall Farmers Market welcomes familiar locals and a few new faces
Sep 09, 2026The fall farmers market will continue from 4 to 7 p.m. on the remaining Tuesdays in September outside B’s Bagels on Uddenberg Lane.
Parks Commission makes recommendations for final txʷaalqəł Conservation Area management plan
Sep 08, 2026The city Parks Commission also weighed in on a proposal from the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor to launch a memorial tree program.
Proposed changes to density rules get pushback at Planning Commission meeting
Aug 31, 2026The state requires Gig Harbor to accommodate more affordable housing. But many who live in the city fear proposed changes will alter Gig Harbor’s character.
Settlement opens door for Rush to pursue smaller development in Purdy
Aug 26, 2026The company had hoped to build 90 units on 18.64 acres in Purdy. The settlement allows one unit per acre and heads off a lawsuit.
Skansie Park splash pad repairs must wait until next year
Aug 13, 2026Bids for repairs to the splash pad came in higher than the city can afford, so the popular feature won’t re-open until 2027.
For those about to rock, Hair Nation salutes you
Aug 12, 2026Hair Nation brought the ’80s back during the Summer Sounds concert at Skansie Brothers Park on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
City accepts $3.6 million bid for Commercial Fishing Homeport construction
Aug 12, 2026Redside Construction of Bainbridge Island won the homeport bid and work could start as soon as late fall or early winter.
Chalk one up for family unity
Aug 10, 2026If you’ve been to Chalk the Harbor, you’ve probably seen the elaborate, colorful murals outside the Russell Foundation Building. Meet the family who creates them every year.
Citing increasing cost, staff time burden, city may scale back event sponsorship
Aug 06, 2026Citing increasing cost, staff time burden, city may scale back event sponsorship