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

Day Tripper | The tiny Kitsap communities of Keyport and Seabeck

Apr 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

For nearly a year, I’ve been planning an April day trip to Brinnon on the Hood Canal. Last spring, I learned about Brinnon’s annual Fjord Fest on Memorial Day weekend. It sounded like a lot of fun. Imagine my surprise when, while beginning my pre-day trip research, I learned that for the first time since

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Gig Harbor mom, gymnastics coach recovering from ruptured brain aneurysm

Apr 29, 2025 | By:

Aimee Hentschell, a single mother of three who coaches at a private gym in Kent, is doing well but faces a long road to full recovery.

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Harbor Happenings | Roll up your sleeves for Parks Appreciation Day

Apr 29, 2025 | By:

Other upcoming events include more low-tide beach walks, free shredding, low-cost movies, music and more.

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Both victims found following house fire died of gunshot wounds

Apr 28, 2025 | By:

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the deaths of Oliverio Huitron-Rosalez and Alejandro Huitron Campos as homicides.

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With Maví closure, Gig Harbor down to four galleries

Apr 28, 2025 | By:

Liz and Mavi Ashe, who owned the gallery on Harborview Drive that closed late last year, hope to reopen on Soundview in 2027.

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City board backs 1 of 2 requests from developer of project near Gig Harbor High

Apr 28, 2025 | By:

The city Design Review Board asked developers to back off a request to reduce buffers but approved use of up to 60,000 cubic yards of fill material.

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Legislature wraps up 2025 session with increases in business, gas taxes

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

The state’s operating, transportation and capital budgets now go to Gov. Bob Ferguson, who promised to “carefully review” them.

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Photos | Dragon boaters close out 12th annual Paddlers Cup

Apr 28, 2025 | By:

Photos from the 2025 Dragon Boat races on Sunday, April 27, in Gig Harbor.

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Photos | 2025 Paddlers Cup

Apr 26, 2025 | By:

Photos from the 2025 Paddlers Cup Inner Harbor races on Saturday, April 26. Paddlers Cup continues Sunday, April 27, with the Dragon Boat races starting at 12:15 p.m.            

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Harbor History Museum officially launches its Maritime Gallery

Apr 26, 2025 | By:

The Maritime Gallery is the permanent home of several treasures of Gig Harbor’s seafaring history, including the Shenandoah and Thunderbird Hull No. 1.

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