Red, white, blue and green: Farmers Market returns this week
May 18, 2026 | By: Marsha HartThe 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: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe 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: Gig Harbor Now StaffImages 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 SpadoniBelieve 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: Christina T HenryParents 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: Dennis BrowneSixth-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: Dennis BrowneBaurichter won league titles in singles as a sophomore and doubles as a junior. What will her senior season bring?
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Two in Tow & On The Go | Nori Kimura’s skybridge mural is a ‘serene portal’ through Tacoma
May 15, 2026 | By: Tonya StricklandSeeking a less stressful theater drop-off routine helped us find hidden critters and calm in Nori Kimura’s Tacoma skybridge mural.
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Youth mental health experts to offer advice, resources at upcoming town hall
May 14, 2026 | By: Christina T HenryYoung people in the Gig Harbor area visit hospitals for suicidal ideation at a higher rate than other areas of Pierce County. Mental health professionals are gathering with parents, caregivers and educators to tackle the problem.
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Gig Harbor man invites you to capture an image of Washington for a cause
May 14, 2026 | By: Marsha HartThe Capture WA contest combines two of Tyler Freeman’s passions: Photography and helping refugees.
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