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

Peninsula School District taps the brakes on screen time for students

Apr 23, 2026 | By:

District leaders, responding to concern from parents over screen time in schools, are tapping the brakes on the use of digital technology in teaching and learning.

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Narrows Bridge lane closures will continue for ‘multiple days’

Apr 23, 2026 | By:

Two lanes of the aging bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will remain closed while crews repair a joint.

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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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