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

Lego drive honors former Peninsula High student who died in 2023

Apr 22, 2026 | By:

Ross Tello spent most of a year at Seattle Children’s Hospital while he fought cancer. His family honors his memory with an annual drive to collect and donate lego sets for current patients there.

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Harbor WildWatch volunteers learn the art and science of seaweed

Apr 22, 2026 | By:

The volunteers made some im-press-ive artwork during the special event last week.

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Gig Harbor to appoint two new arts commissioners

Apr 22, 2026 | By:

Robin Avni and Nora Ekstein volunteered to fill two vacancies on the city of Gig Harbor Arts Commission.

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City considers future of two rental properties

Apr 21, 2026 | By:

The rental properties are on Soundview Drive and at Wilkinson Farm Park. One could become a future gathering place for seniors, while the other may be demolished.

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Harbor Happenings | Paddlers Cup runneth over both days this weekend

Apr 21, 2026 | By:

The Paddlers Cup, put on by the Gig Harbor Kayak and Canoe Racing Team, will draw hundreds to the waterfront on April 25 and 26.

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Low tides make for Purdy good marine life viewing at Purdy Spit

Apr 20, 2026 | By:

Harbor WildWatch’s first Low Tide Tour of 2026 was Sunday.

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Mother’s Day Market planned near B’s Bagels

Apr 20, 2026 | By:

The market replaces the former Local Makers Market, held the past few years at the Civic Center.

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Could new developments crash Canterwood Boulevard’s roundabout?

Apr 20, 2026 | By:

The city of Gig Harbor commissioned a traffic study seeking information and solutions to a potential looming problem at the Canterwood roundabout.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | An eyewitness account of the aftermath of a tragedy

Apr 20, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

The dump truck that crashed into the Novak Building in 1989 did not lose its brakes, it missed a shift. Greg Spadoni, who helped with recovery efforts on the day of the wreck, explains how he knows this.

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Sports Beat | Soccer showdown ahead for Tides

Apr 17, 2026 | By:

After a pair of crucial 1-0 wins this week, Gig Harbor will square off against league-leading Silas on Tuesday at Roy Anderson Field.

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