Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
There are some family outings you do because they’re new, some because they’re nearby and some because the kids have been asking approximately 47 times. Our family goes to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way for the third reason. And also because our annual summer trip there with our Seattle friends is
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Gig Harbor plays Emerald Ridge at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on Friday (Sept. 4), while Peninsula takes on W.F. West in Chehalis.
Read More about Peninsula, Gig Harbor kick off high school football season
Neighbors who sent letters to the city say traffic on Olympic Drive is already bad, and a new Chic-fil-A would make it worse.
Read More about Neighbors raise traffic concerns as Chick-fil-A updates plans for Gig Harbor restaurant
Wednesday, Sept. 2, was the first day of school in the Peninsula School District.
Read More about First day brings jitters and smiles for Peninsula School District students
The market on Ray Nash Drive is a popular gathering spot for people who live near Rosedale and Raft Island. It’s for sale by owner.
Read More about Island View Market owner hoping to find a new steward to buy the shop
The building that is now the Island View Market began life in the mid-1950s as McClay’s Superette.
Read More about A super(ette) history of the Island View Market building
Less than a month after the school’s new athletic director started, the district posted a job listing for the same position.
Read More about School district looking for a new Gig Harbor High School athletic director — again
The Gig Harbor BoatShop is in line to receive $235,000 in the next budget to support its restoration of the historic purse seiner Veteran.
Read More about Gig Harbor BoatShop advances in state grant funding
Also: A Fall Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on Uddenberg Lane near B’s Bagels.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | New fall farmers market starts Sept. 8
The state requires Gig Harbor to accommodate more affordable housing. But many who live in the city fear proposed changes will alter Gig Harbor’s character.
Read More about Proposed changes to density rules get pushback at Planning Commission meeting