Gig Harbor Now and Then | A public service for the punctuation-addicted
Jul 14, 2025Whats’ the deal,, with “people” who OVERUSE punctuation!!?
Overnight paving begins Monday on Highway 16
Jul 11, 2025Crews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.
Lane closures expected on two bridges during week of July 7
Jul 03, 2025Overnight lane closures are planned for the Purdy Bridge July 7 and 8; daytime lane closures will hit the westbound Narrows Bridge July 7 through 10.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The lost machinist
Jun 30, 2025Albert Fleuss, a machinist whose work was critical to Gig Harbor’s early fishing fleet, deserves the same recognition as his successor.
Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature
Jun 25, 2025The new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.
Day Tripper | Bainbridge packs a lot of fun into a small island
Jun 24, 2025In many ways, Bainbridge reminds Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams of Gig Harbor.
Buses crossing Narrows Bridge will pay tolls again starting this fall
Jun 19, 2025Legislators removed an exemption on tolls for buses during the 2025 session. The change will cost Pierce Transit about $61,000 a year.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Remains found at Purdy Park and Ride a year ago identified
Jun 19, 2025The skeletal remains were those of a man who previously had been reported missing in the same area.
Lt. Tray Federici to serve as interim police chief after Busey retires
Jun 17, 2025Longtime Chief Kelly Busey retires on Monday, June 23. Lt. Tray Federici will be the interim chief, the city announced.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | A glimpse of Gig Harbor in the 1970s
Jun 16, 2025Greg Spadoni compares scenes from “Hit,” the movie filmed in Gig Harbor, with current-day photos of the same locations.