Gig Harbor Now and Then | Stray whaling on the peninsula
May 18, 2026Believe 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, 2026A 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, 2026The 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, 2026A 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, 2026Murals adorn the walls of many buildings in Grit City. You just have to know where to look.
Paddler’s Cup celebrates a sport that’s making waves
Apr 27, 2026The Paddlers Cup, the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team’s most prominent event, brought some 200 devotees of the rising sport to local waters.
Narrows Bridge lane closures will continue for ‘multiple days’
Apr 23, 2026Two lanes of the aging bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will remain closed while crews repair a joint.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | An eyewitness account of the aftermath of a tragedy
Apr 20, 2026The dump truck that crashed into the Novak Building in 1989 did not lose its brakes, it missed a shift. Greg Spadoni, who helped with recovery efforts on the day of the wreck, explains how he knows this.
Local organizations among those receiving Russell Family Foundation grants
Apr 16, 2026Harbor WildWatch, the Great Peninsula Conservancy and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties are among 32 organizations to receive recently announced grants from The Russell Family Foundation.
From Sputnik to Artemis, the future moves at the speed of light
Apr 06, 2026News of a new moonshot (and the view from his home) rekindles Chapin Day’s interest in space exploration.