Gig Harbor Now Staff

Emily Randall sworn in as member of Congress

Jan 06, 2025

Democrat Emily Randall and Republican Michael Baumgartner became Washington’s newest representatives in Congress on Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. They were sworn in following the session’s first political drama — election of the House speaker — that found the newcomers on opposite sides. Baumgartner and his Republican colleagues used their narrow majority to reelect House Speaker

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Sometimes, it seems like this is the only building in town

Dec 29, 2024

Monty’s Furniture was located (you guessed it!) at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive in 1952.

Day Tripper | A visit to Poulsbo, Washington’s Little Norway

Dec 24, 2024

Out of town guests almost always enjoy a trip to Poulsbo, the center of Scandinavian culture on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Local Salvation Army behind on Red Kettle fundraiser

Dec 23, 2024

Donations to the Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles are down about 30%, the local branch of the organization said.

From our Board of Directors | Much depends on the next two weeks

Dec 17, 2024

We need to hit our NewsMatch goal by the end of 2024. If you value our coverage, please help.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | How Leonard Bolton ended up on the naughty list

Dec 16, 2024

The Key Peninsula resident and labor organizer murdered his mistress near Horseshoe Lake on Christmas Eve 1941.

Two westbound lanes of Narrows Bridge to close this weekend

Dec 13, 2024

WSDOT needs to repair another expansion joint, forcing lane closures on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15.

Gig Harbor Real Estate | A tale of two markets, single-family homes and condos

Dec 11, 2024

More condos were for sale in November than at any time since summer 2018. Meanwhile, demand for single-family homes continues to rise.

Caldier to seek state Senate seat

Dec 06, 2024

State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, announced Dec. 6 that she plans to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Rep.-elect Emily Randall. Caldier is about to begin her sixth term in the state House. She defeated Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell of Port Orchard in November to retain the seat. Caldier said in

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Christmas decorations are beginning to appear around Gig Harbor. The city of Gig Harbor Christmas tree was installed and decorated at Skansie Brothers Park on Monday, Dec. 2. Meanwhile, at Donkey Creek Park, the Holiday Village began to take shape. Click on any image below to view photos by Julie Warrick Ammann and Vince Dice