Gig Harbor Now Staff

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Harbor Inn history and a hose head-scratcher

Jun 01, 2026

At least three Harbor Inns have operated in Gig Harbor in the last century. Here’s where they were located.

Harbor Soccer growing up with Harbor Trident program for adults

May 28, 2026

Harbor Trident, the Gig Harbor-based program’s adult teams for men and women, will play in the Cascadia Premier League starting this week.

Day Tripper | A visit to Ballard and Seattle’s mini-Panama Canal

May 26, 2026

A visit to Ballard includes stops at its famous locks, a tree-lightful botanical garden and its year-round Sunday Farmers Market.

Meet the 2026 Students of Distinction

May 18, 2026

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is honoring the 2026 Students of Distinction.

Photos: Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show

May 18, 2026

Images from the 2026 Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Stray whaling on the peninsula

May 18, 2026

Believe it or not, our Peninsula forebears did not welcome whales to local waters as honored guests. Instead, they tried to kill them.

Engine transplant in middle of the harbor required surgical precision

May 07, 2026

A flotilla crowded the harbor on Tuesday to perform emergency surgery on a catamaran in need of a new engine.

Gig Harbor lacrosse finds new life before playoffs

May 04, 2026

The Tides started the season on a six-game slide before winning four consecutive games. A playoff appearance is on the horizon.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | The aftermath of the Harbor Inn dump truck crash

May 04, 2026

A brick planter now stands in front of the former Harbor Inn. Is it sturdy enough to prevent a tragedy like the one that happened there in 1989?

Day Tripper | Exploring the myriad murals of Tacoma

Apr 29, 2026

Murals adorn the walls of many buildings in Grit City. You just have to know where to look.