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

Gig Harbor Now and Then | The lost machinist

Jun 30, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Albert Fleuss, a machinist whose work was critical to Gig Harbor’s early fishing fleet, deserves the same recognition as his successor.

Behind The Finds, Part 6: Don Wolford and his three-piece suits

Jun 30, 2025 | By: Tonya Strickland

In the early 1900s when Tacoma was still figuring out what kind of city to be, Don Wolford knew exactly who he was. He became a longtime Tacoma businessman, married his longtime girlfriend, had a child and scored a beachfront property.

City honors retired police chief Busey

Jun 30, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.

Photos | Gig Harbor Garden tour showcases flood of floral elegance

Jun 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Photos by Carolyn Bick from the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Saturday, June 28.

Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect

Jun 26, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Hospitals must submit staffing plans that include a minimum number of employees assigned to be in each unit at each hour of the day.

Gig Harbor Garden Tour is this weekend; here’s what you’ll see

Jun 26, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Take a look inside the seven Gig Harbor-area gardens that are part of this year’s tour.

Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature

Jun 25, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.