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Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

U.S. Rep. Randall to host town hall in Gig Harbor

May 19, 2026 | By:

Randall’s office said it will share the specific location with those who RSVP for the town hall at least 48 hours before it begins.

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Peninsula fastpitch and Gig Harbor baseball and soccer win district titles

May 19, 2026 | By:

State tournament play starts this weekend after three local teams won district championships.

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Harbor Happenings | Honor the fallen this Memorial Day

May 19, 2026 | By:

Haven of Rest, the local American Legion post and others host Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend.

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Red, white, blue and green: Farmers Market returns this week

May 18, 2026 | By:

The Waterfront Farmers Market will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, while also celebrating local farmers.

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Meet the 2026 Students of Distinction

May 18, 2026 | By:

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is honoring the 2026 Students of Distinction.

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Photos: Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show

May 18, 2026 | By:

Images from the 2026 Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Stray whaling on the peninsula

May 18, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Believe it or not, our Peninsula forebears did not welcome whales to local waters as honored guests. Instead, they tried to kill them.

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Peninsula School District hit with new lawsuits related to teacher’s child molestation conviction 

May 17, 2026 | By:

Parents of Jordan Henderson’s victims filed more lawsuits against the district, including a federal civil rights case.

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Sports Beat | Tides play for district soccer title

May 15, 2026 | By:

Sixth-ranked Gig Harbor (13-2-1) secured a spot in the Class 3A boys soccer state tournament for the 11th straight year with 4-1 win over Timberline on May 12 and a 3-2 win over Auburn Mountainview on May 14. Both games were in the District III tournament. Henry Blake did the heavy lifting against Timberline with

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Peninsula senior McKenna Baurichter looks to hold serve at district tournament

May 15, 2026 | By:

Baurichter won league titles in singles as a sophomore and doubles as a junior. What will her senior season bring?

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