Gig Harbor Now Staff

State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16

Sep 02, 2025

The Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.

Wooden Boat Festival to relaunch recovered maritime photos

Sep 02, 2025

Images by Kenny Ollar, being digitized and organized by the Gig Harbor Boat Shop, will be on display this weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival.

Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing

Aug 28, 2025

The project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.

Day Tripper | Flying high at the Museum of Flight

Aug 26, 2025

When Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams heard that someone had covered a retired Soviet jet in beads, her question was: Why? She visited the Museum of Flight to find out.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | A history mystery at the Donkey Creek Bridge

Aug 25, 2025

The Donkey Creek Bridge used to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. But until recently, it was hard to figure out why.

Supplemental budget cushions county from federal cuts

Aug 18, 2025

The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding. 

Hazardous materials incident closed Eastbound Highway 16 at Olympic for several hours

Aug 14, 2025

Traffic is being diverted onto Olympic Drive and back onto Highway 16 at 24th Street. Side streets are backed up, causing long delays.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | The latest news from 1953

Aug 11, 2025

You can learn a lot by reading newspapers from 72 years ago, including that ketchup was a bargain in 1953.

County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement

Aug 06, 2025

Pierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.

Six injured in collision that backed up Highway 16 traffic

Aug 06, 2025

Traffic on eastbound Highway 16 backed up six miles following the collision.