Gig Harbor Now Staff

The bands, floats and dragons of the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade

Jun 06, 2026

From the dancing library carts to the Dragon Boats to school bands: Photos of participants in the Grande Parade.

Did we take your picture at the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade?

Jun 06, 2026

Did we take your picture at the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade? Look through these photos to find out.

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.

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 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.

Paddler’s Cup celebrates a sport that’s making waves

Apr 27, 2026

The 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, 2026

Two lanes of the aging bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will remain closed while crews repair a joint.

Local organizations among those receiving Russell Family Foundation grants

Apr 16, 2026

Harbor 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. 

Here’s how Gig Harbor Fire is covering the city while Kimball Drive’s Station 51 is being rebuilt

Mar 02, 2026

While a new Station 51 is under construction, Gig Harbor Fire crews are covering the city from its other stations.