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

FISH returns Hunt Street property to city for possible affordable housing

Apr 30, 2026 | By:

The city now owns the property at the eastern end of Hunt Street again, with no requirement that it set aside space for the food bank.

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Gig Harbor’s Theo Snyder is among the nation’s best high school golfers

Apr 30, 2026 | By:

Snyder, a Tides senior, has his eyes on a state high school championship — and possibly a spot in this summer’s U.S. Open.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | The generator strapped to the car was a dead giveaway

Apr 30, 2026 | By:

The getaway driver for a burglary at Skansie Avenue business made little effort to conceal the stolen goods.

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Walk-off hit secures 1-0 win for Gig Harbor

Apr 29, 2026 | By:

Quentin Bockhorn of Gig Harbor and Kaleb Copeland of Peninsula both threw seven shutout innings before the Tides finally produced a run in the eighth.

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Study recommends metering on west side of Canterwood roundabout if apartment projects proceed

Apr 29, 2026 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council will hear about the study during a meeting on Thursday, April 30.

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Day Tripper | Exploring the myriad murals of Tacoma

Apr 29, 2026 | By: Mary Williams

Murals adorn the walls of many buildings in Grit City. You just have to know where to look.

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Harbor Happenings | Volunteers sought for Parks Appreciation Day

Apr 28, 2026 | By:

Volunteers will clean up at DeMolay Sandspit, Sehmel Homestead, Tubby’s Trail, Wilkinson Farm, Grandview Forest and Soundview parks.

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Adaptive bicycles at PenMet Rec Center will allow everyone to enjoy the trails

Apr 27, 2026 | By:

A nonprofit called Outdoors for All will provide 20 bicycles for use free of charge by people with mobility issues.

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Peninsula School District buys another property near aging high school 

Apr 27, 2026 | By:

The district paid just shy of $670,000 for the 1.46 acre property in what an administrator called a “strategic purchase.”

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Paddler’s Cup celebrates a sport that’s making waves

Apr 27, 2026 | By: Nathan Hyun

The Paddlers Cup, the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team’s most prominent event, brought some 200 devotees of the rising sport to local waters.

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