Did we take your picture at the Maritime Gig Festival?
Jun 07, 2025We took photos of the crowd at the 2025 Maritime Gig Grand Parade. Did a photo of you or your loved one make our gallery?
Two dead in collision at corner of Soundview and Grandview
Jun 06, 2025A driver experiencing a medical emergency may have contributed to the collision.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | A nationally famous Gig Harbor fishing boat worker
Jun 02, 2025Our previous Gig Harbor Now and Then column featured two questions of local history, both concerning Gig Harbor’s commercial fishing fleet. They are: Of all the men and women who worked on Gig Harbor commercial fishing boats, from 1868 to the present day, who was the best known during their time on a boat? Of all
Day Tripper | Exploring the Hood Canal
May 28, 2025Mary Williams’ latest Day Trip includes stops in the Hood Canal communities of Brinnon, Hoodsport, Hamma Hamma and more.
Croatia Day celebrates town’s fishing heritage — and a restored netshed
May 27, 2025Croatia Day, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, is a chance to learn about Gig Harbor’s Croatian heritage as the historic Skansie Netshed reopens to the public.
Photos: Opening day of the Waterfront Farmers Market
May 23, 2025The Waterfront Farmers Market opened Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Kopachuck State Park reopening in early August
May 21, 2025The reopening date was pushed back a few weeks because the contractor added four work items.
Gig Harbor Real Estate | Inventory rises, but competition keeps prices climbing
May 21, 2025In the first 20 days of May, 42% of pending sales received multiple offers — a sign of strong buyer demand despite tight inventory.
Meet the 2025 Students of Distinction
May 19, 2025The following Students of Distinction are being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence; community service;
Gig Harbor Now and Then | The best-known Gig Harbor fishing boat worker
May 19, 2025He or she played the part of The Wind in their elementary school’s production of the play Rumpelstiltskin, which should make the answer obvious.