2026 is here. These are the stories we expect to be covering this year
Jan 02, 20262026 will bring a Peninsula School District levy request, progress on parks projects and some high-profile road projects.
Editor’s column | These stories were the most popular with our readers in 2025
Dec 30, 2025In the Internet era, we take a readership survey every time we post a story. These 10 articles were the big winners in 2025.
Locust Cider closing four tap rooms, but keeping Gig Harbor location open
Dec 30, 2025Gig Harbor-based Locust Cider grew quickly before the pandemic, inflation and changing consumer habits forced a recent retreat.
Waterfront Alliance promotes Clare Dunis to executive director
Dec 22, 2025Dunis, the organization’s special projects and outreach manager, replaces Carrianne Ekberg, who is stepping down to spend time with her young family.
Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers arrest man found smoking drugs with baby in back seat
Dec 18, 2025Also in this blotter, federal charges for post office burglars, a shoplifter with bad timing and more.
Gorst culvert projects will delay drivers starting next spring
Dec 11, 2025The Washington State Department of Transportation announced plans to remove several culverts in Gorst and Port Orchard, projects which will cause traffic headaches for drivers headed to and from Kitsap County. Construction on the projects will begin next spring, WSDOT announced Tuesday, Dec. 9. WSDOT announced five culvert-replacement projects. Two will impact drivers traveling between
From the Editor | Highlighting our recent business coverage
Dec 09, 2025You asked for more coverage of local business, and we delivered. Now we need to ask you for something.
Ivar’s Seafood Bar coming to Uptown Gig Harbor
Dec 01, 2025Ivar’s President Bob Donegan said the new Gig Harbor location could be open as soon as February.
Election certification confirms results in Nov. 5 balloting
Nov 26, 2025The closest race in the Gig Harbor area was a school board contest between Matthew Bruhn and Emily DuCharme. That was decided by just 190 votes.
Shuttle service between Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula isn’t just a holiday thing this year
Nov 25, 2025The Peninsula Transit Pilot Program will run shuttles starting on Black Friday — and continuing through August.