Gig Harbor Now and Then | Smoke gets in everybody’s eyes
Jul 28, 2025The haze of history clouds this fact: Heavy smoke was an even bigger problem in Gig Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The haze of history clouds this fact: Heavy smoke was an even bigger problem in Gig Harbor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Leaders of the non-profit Gig Harbor BoatShop are dealing with a lot of negatives. A whole lot. Some 10,000 or so, they say — photographic negatives on glass, 4×5 flat film, 35mm roll film, slides and even a few movie films. “It’s an incredible treasure trove of history, showcasing the Golden Age of yachting,” enthuses
A new interpretive center is open on Mount St. Helens. A side trip to Centralia and Chehalis can fill out the trip.
This local dojo teaches glima, a martial art with its roots in Viking culture. It’s looking to send competitors to the 2026 world competition.
The median sale price for a single-family home in the Gig Harbor area climbed to $935,000 — up 5.6% from a year ago.
Pro-business committees are spending heavily in the 26th Legislative District’s Senate race.
Stop by the Gig Harbor BoatShop to get a look at some week-old purple martin chicks.
Whats’ the deal,, with “people” who OVERUSE punctuation!!?
Crews will start on this side of the Narrows Bridge and proceed to Burley Olalla Road, turn around and work their way back.
Overnight 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.