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

It’s time to hit the turf at the new Gig Harbor Sports Fields

Apr 02, 2026 | By:

The complex includes two artificial turf, fully lighted fields developed in a partnership between the YMCA and the city. The first practices take place there on Monday.

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Neighbors of new Ivar’s get a sneak peak

Apr 02, 2026 | By:

The new Ivar’s Seafood Bar needed a dress rehearsal before its grand opening on Friday, April 3. So its neighbors in the Uptown shopping center got a free lunch on Thursday. The long-awaited Ivar’s at 4901 Point Fosdick Dr. officially opens with a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, but a lucky few got a sneak

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Plot on Hunt Street eyed as possible future site of affordable housing

Apr 02, 2026 | By:

The city deeded the land to FISH Food Bank in 2018, and now the nonprofit wants to give it back. But FISH wants space set aside for its possible future use.

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Gig Harbor speech and debate team tops all Class 3A teams at state

Apr 01, 2026 | By:

The team finished just a few overall points behind Class 4A Newport, tying with Newport in the speech completion.

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District names new principal for Peninsula High School

Apr 01, 2026 | By:

Josh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.

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Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.

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New Gig Harbor Ivar’s opening on Friday, April 3

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

A grand opening for the new Ivar’s on Point Fosdick Drive starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3.

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Harbor Happenings | On the hunt for Easter eggs and Sasquatch

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

While you’re looking for Easter eggs, you may want to keep an eye out for Sasquatch.

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Investigators identify deputy who shot suspect in Wauna stabbings

Mar 30, 2026 | By:

The Pierce County Force Investigation Team identified Deputy Carl Shanks, 57, as the officer who fatally shot Aleksandr Shablykin in February.

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Bunnies are really cute — and really not Easter gifts

Mar 30, 2026 | By:

Just before its annual Spring Thing — meant to educate the public about not treating rabbits as Easter gifts — Rabbit Haven found itself with 11 new bunnies.

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