Vince Dice

Vince Dice became the editor of Gig Harbor Now on March 1, 2022. A graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Dice worked in the newspaper industry for more than 20 years, primarily in neighboring Kitsap County. Dice lives in Bremerton with his wife, Angela; son, Dean; and dog, Luna.

Prosecutors charge elementary school teacher with three new counts of molestation

Jun 26, 2024

Pierce County prosecutors charged Gig Harbor resident Jordan Roy Henderson with three additional counts of first-degree child molestation, according to Superior Court documents. Prosecutors entered the new charges against the Evergreen Elementary School teacher on Wednesday, June 26. Documents indicate that a new victim came forward after Henderson was initially charged in April. Henderson remains free

Summer Lunch in the Park returns July 9

Jun 24, 2024

Food Backpacks 4 Kids’ Summer Lunch in the Park program returns July 9 at four sites in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula areas. The program fills a critical gap for many families who rely on free or reduced lunch programs during the school year. But it’s open to any kid who needs a meal

Photo Gallery | Pride in the Park

Jun 22, 2024

Hundreds of people packed Skansie Brothers Park in downtown Gig Harbor for Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Spectators enjoyed musical and drag performances, gymnastics by Ethereal Arts NW, vendor booths, food and fellowship. The theme was Cirque Du So-Gay. Click on any photo below to view pictures as a gallery.

Photo Gallery | Make Music Day 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Photos from United By Music America’s Make Music Day on Friday, June 21, at Uptown Gig Harbor. Click on any image below to view the photos as a gallery.

Photo Gallery | Opening day of the 2024 Waterfront Farmers Market

Jun 07, 2024

The Waterfront Farmers Market opened its 2024 season on Thursday, June 6, at Skansie Park. The market continues every Thursday (except July 4) through the end of August. Click on any photo below to view a gallery of images.

Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Hospital patient spits on, bites and punches nurses

Jun 06, 2024

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. A 32-year-old woman with a history of mental illness, recently released from the Washington Corrections Center for Women after serving a sentence for assaulting a health care worker, injured two nurses at St. Anthony

Farmers Market brings fruits, veggies and fun to Skansie Park starting this week

Jun 04, 2024

The Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market returns on June 6, with a focus on local producers of fresh produce and other food.

Five injured in collision during Maritime Gig Parade

Jun 01, 2024

Two vehicles participating in the Maritime Gig Grande Parade on Saturday collided on Harborview Drive near Rosedale Street, injuring five people. Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One treated five patients following the collision. Medics took four of them to local hospitals for treatment. GHFMO said two victims suffered minor injuries and three suffered “moderate” injuries.

2024 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know

May 28, 2024

The 2024 Maritime Gig Festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, in Gig Harbor. Here’s what you need to know.

Photo gallery | 2024 Memorial Day ceremony

May 27, 2024

At least 200 people turned out to honor the fallen during the 2024 Memorial Day ceremony at Haven of Rest Funeral Home in Gig Harbor on Monday, May 27. The ceremony included a prayer for soldiers killed during wartime, a Cruisers Club car show, live music and free hot dogs. Graves of veterans at the