Gig Harbor Now Staff

Russell Foundation offering grants for climate-friendly farm programs

Jun 08, 2023

The Gig Harbor-based Russell Family Foundation this week launched a new program, called Food for Climate Solutions, as part of its commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2030.  Food for Climate Solutions supports regional and local food production in Western Washington. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to address the climate crisis through its

Shots fired at siblings driving on 38th Avenue

Jun 07, 2023

A 17-year-old woman and her 23-year-old brother told police they had been shot at while driving on 38th Avenue in Gig Harbor at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. Nobody was injured in the incident, which took place on 38th between Hunt and 56th streets. Interviews with the victims and witnesses lead Gig Harbor Police

Heritage Distilling wins record number of Spirits Competition awards

Jun 02, 2023

Gig Harbor-based Heritage Distilling won a record 66 medals at the American Distilling Institute’s 2023 International Spirits Competition Awards. Distilleries and brands of all sizes from all over the world, including some of the largest sprits brands, entered the competition. “These awards serve as a reminder that hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence

Advisory panels offer different recommendations on Burley Lagoon geoduck proposal

May 26, 2023

Two local land-use advisory commissions this week issued contrasting recommendations about shoreline permits that would allow Taylor Shellfish to convert 25.5 acres on Burley Lagoon from Manilla clam and oyster farming to growing geoducks. The Pierce County hearing examiner will analyze the public comments, recommendations, environmental impact statement and other information and hold a public

Meet Gig Harbor’s 2023 Students of Distinction

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the 32 Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet at 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Find links to profiles of each student below. Academic Achievement Ali Camel

Students of Distinction awards ceremony is May 17

May 08, 2023

The 2023 Students of Distinction awards ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Ocean5 banquet room, 5268 Pt. Fosdick Dr. The awards honor about 36 graduating seniors from Henderson Bay, Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools. Teachers, peers, community members or parents nominate award winners in seven categories: academics; athletics; career

Summer Sounds concerts and farmer’s market opening day announced

May 03, 2023

Summer approaches, and with it the return of two weekly staples that pack crowds into Skansie Brothers Park: The Summer Sounds concerts and the Waterfront Farmers Market. The Summer Sounds concerts are on Tuesday evenings, starting July 11. The farmers market is on Thursday afternoons, starting June 1. Farmers Market The market, sponsored by the

PenLight board members re-elected

May 03, 2023

Marc Jorgenson, Scott Junge and Roger Spadoni were re-elected to the Peninsula Light board of directors at the utility’s annual meeting on May 1. Jorgenson earned 2,840 votes, Junge 2,682 and Spadoni 2,379 in balloting of participating PenLight customers. Challengers were Lise Kristiansen (2,039 votes), Mark Michel (1,051) and Cameron Smith (715). PenLight is a member-owned

Gig Harbor Fire puts general levy renewal to voters in August

May 02, 2023

The Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One commissioners voted last week to put a renewal of its general levy before voters in August. Gig Harbor Fire is asking for a renewal of its levy equal to 32 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. For the owner of an average-priced Gig Harbor-area home (worth $865,000),

Photo gallery: Gig Harbor 4, Central Kitsap 2

Apr 19, 2023

Gig Harbor defeated Central Kitsap, 4-2, in boys soccer on Tuesday, April 18. Our friends at the Kitsap Sun newspaper in Bremerton provided these photos. Click on any image below to see a gallery of pictures.