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2026 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know

Jun 01, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

Where to park, where to watch and what time to show up for the 2026 Maritime Gig Festival.

Jun 01, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

At least three Harbor Inns have operated in Gig Harbor in the last century. Here’s where they were located.

May 29, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

The Gig Harbor girls 4×100 relay team and Peninsula shot put and discus thrower Suri Sardinia are among the top contenders.

May 29, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Community Member

The Gig Harbor Dragon Boat team kicked off its season with a medal-winning performance at the Rainier Dragon Boat Festival in Tacoma on May 16.

May 29, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor, seeded fourth, plays No. 1 Mercer Island in a boys state soccer tournament semifinal on Friday, May 29.

May 28, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

Members of the freshman representative’s youth council asked her about AI, the environment and other issues at Gig Harbor High School.

May 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Some replacement parts may be difficult to obtain, however, so a reopening date is uncertain.

May 28, 2026 | By: Ted Kenney

WSDOT plans to eliminate a southbound lane and reduce the speed limit near Purdy Drive’s intersection with Goodnough and Burnham drives.

May 28, 2026 | By: Nathan Hyun

Harbor Trident, the Gig Harbor-based program’s adult teams for men and women, will play in the Cascadia Premier League starting this week.

May 26, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

City arts commissioners indicate they are open to expanding not only what kind of works can be part of the program, but also where they can go.

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