School district emphasizes that planned walkout isn’t ‘school-sponsored’
Feb 12, 2026Peninsula School District’s message about the walkouts planned for Feb. 13 also emphasizes support for students’ First Amendment rights.
City honors Alan Anderson, the ‘heart and soul’ of local canoe and kayak sports
Feb 11, 2026Alan Anderson founded the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Club in 2002. The city of Gig Harbor will name a boat storage facility at Ancich Park after him.
Nearly 59% supporting Peninsula School District levy request
Feb 10, 2026More ballots will be counted in the coming days, but the Peninsula School District’s EP&O levy appears bound for approval.
Minerva Scholarship applications due at end of March
Feb 10, 2026Women who live or work within the boundaries of the Peninsula School District and who experienced at least a one-year interruption in their education are eligible.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Gig Harbor Clay Company, Part 3
Feb 09, 2026The Gasloli and Johnsoni families lived in Mexico after leaving Gig Harbor, briefly crossing paths with Pancho Villa along the way.
Chic-fil-A gets extension on permit application for Gig Harbor location
Feb 04, 2026Correspondence between Chick-Fil-A and the city indicate that the chain now has until Feb. 23 to complete planning documents.
PenMet budget in solid shape, staff tells commissioners
Feb 04, 2026Revenues came in higher and expenses lower than the park district anticipated.
Applications open for Rotary’s McColl Scholarship
Jan 30, 2026The scholarship is open to Peninsula School District students or graduates who plan to enroll in postsecondary education and have a GPA of at least 2.0.
Anthony’s paid $4.6 million for Tides Tavern, which is now closed for a month for maintenance
Jan 27, 2026Public records filed with Pierce County show that the sale closed Monday, the same day the tavern closed for maintenance.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The Gig Harbor Clay Company, Part 2
Jan 25, 2026The Gig Harbor Clay Company never could produce high-quality brick, leading to a business failure and a family schism.