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

Tides a game away from state tournament after knocking off Seahawks

Feb 16, 2026 | By:

Twelfth-seeded Peninsula kept the game close before falling to No. 5 Gig Harbor, 65-56.

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City monitoring proposed legislation that would complicate camping bans

Feb 16, 2026 | By:

The legislation would bar local jurisdictions from enforcing camping bans, unless they provide “adequate” shelter beds. State Rep. Adison Richards, D-Gig Harbor, voted against it.

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Gig Harbor High students from across the political spectrum make their voices heard

Feb 14, 2026 | By:

At least 100 GHHS students protested federal immigration enforcement on Friday, joined by a smaller contingent of pro-Trump counter-protesters.

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Peninsula students rally against immigration tactics

Feb 13, 2026 | By:

The students walked from the high school to the Purdy Spit on Friday, Feb. 13, to protest ICE and federal immigration enforcement tactics.

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Sports Beat | Postseason edition of Fish Basket set for Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2026 | By:

Peninsula earned a spot in the Class 3A West Central District III boys basketball tournament on Feb. 7 with a 71-65 upset of Silas. The Seahawks (6-15, 3-13 PSL) face a familiar opponent next: Gig Harbor (13-8, 10-6). The Tides, seeded No. 5 at the district tournament, host the 12th-seeded Seahawks at 2 p.m. Saturday,

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Will you be our Valentine?

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

Download these free news-themed digital Valentine’s Day cards.

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Fox Island Bridge replacement details emerge in Pierce County’s newly-released study

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

The Fox Island Bridge Type, Size and Location study, released last week, clarifies length and cost for three replacement options.

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School district emphasizes that planned walkout isn’t ‘school-sponsored’

Feb 12, 2026 | By:

Peninsula School District’s message about the walkouts planned for Feb. 13 also emphasizes support for students’ First Amendment rights.

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Peninsula fans join pilgrimage to Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade

Feb 11, 2026 | By:

12s from near and far flocked to Fourth Avenue on Wednesday to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl championship.

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City honors Alan Anderson, the ‘heart and soul’ of local canoe and kayak sports

Feb 11, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Alan Anderson founded the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Club in 2002. The city of Gig Harbor will name a boat storage facility at Ancich Park after him.

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