Business

Gig Harbor Now reporters provide information about where people can eat, shop and seek professional services, which businesses are opening or closing, and explain local trends and their relation to the national economy.

Waterfront Alliance promotes Clare Dunis to executive director

Dec 22, 2025 | By:

Dunis, the organization’s special projects and outreach manager, replaces Carrianne Ekberg, who is stepping down to spend time with her young family.

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Van der Veen Jewelers in Uptown closing on Dec. 23

Dec 16, 2025 | By:

Owner Jann van der Veen died in April, and his family decided to close the store by the end of the year.

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900 miles to Patterson’s Farm Market

Dec 03, 2025 | By:

Patterson’s Farm Market, a Gig Harbor institution, is back in its seasonal spot near Anderson’s General Store on Point Fosdick Drive.

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Ivar’s Seafood Bar coming to Uptown Gig Harbor

Dec 01, 2025 | By:

Ivar’s President Bob Donegan said the new Gig Harbor location could be open as soon as February.

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Santa lives in Lakebay

Nov 28, 2025 | By:

He goes by Santa for three months of the year, and he said that the rest of the time he’s known as Jerry Nebel.

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MultiCare won’t accept some Medicare Advantage plans next year

Nov 26, 2025 | By:

Almost 15,000 people in the Puget Sound region will be impacted as MultiCare focuses on HMOs instead of PPOs.

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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Prices slip slightly as market turns neutral

Nov 25, 2025 | By: Alison Paoli

For the first time in more than two years, the median sale price of a single-family home in the greater Gig Harbor area fell in October.

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General Dynamics adds nuclear sub parts to Gig Harbor’s maritime economy

Nov 25, 2025 | By:

General Dynamics has leased 36,735 square feet of warehouse and industrial space at the Latitude 47 Commerce Center on Bujacich Road.

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Taco Time owner hopes to re-open in December after renovations

Nov 11, 2025 | By:

The city of Gig Harbor has approved permits for renovation of the Taco Time on Point Fosdick Drive, and owner Steve Nelson said the heat is on. The work will cost more than $1 million, and Nelson hopes it will be completed and the eatery re-opened by late December. Nelson owns 11 of the fast

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State denies treatment provider’s license application

Nov 07, 2025 | By:

Peninsula Counseling is closely linked with Rainier Recovery, and DOH alleges that Rainier’s former CEO was involved with it.

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