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.
The building that is now the Island View Market began life in the mid-1950s as McClay’s Superette.
Read More about A super(ette) history of the Island View Market building
The Gig Harbor BoatShop is in line to receive $235,000 in the next budget to support its restoration of the historic purse seiner Veteran.
Read More about Gig Harbor BoatShop advances in state grant funding
The state requires Gig Harbor to accommodate more affordable housing. But many who live in the city fear proposed changes will alter Gig Harbor’s character.
Read More about Proposed changes to density rules get pushback at Planning Commission meeting
The new business on Kimball Drive hosts two-hour, after-school sessions where kids can explore their creative side using Legos, clay and more.
Read More about Studio Curio offers after-school arts and crafts
M4S BBQ, owned by the family that operates My 4 Sons in the Tacoma area, could open within a couple weeks on Pioneer Way.
Read More about New M4S BBQ eatery replaces Brimstone in downtown Gig Harbor
The company had hoped to build 90 units on 18.64 acres in Purdy. The settlement allows one unit per acre and heads off a lawsuit.
Read More about Settlement opens door for Rush to pursue smaller development in Purdy
The city of Gig Harbor is accepting public comment on the Harbor Winds development through Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Read More about Revised Harbor Winds plans call for 77 homes to replace forest east of Highway 16
The Midway and gather Gig Harbor both recently opened near the Harborview-Pioneer intersection. Both offer a place for the community to connect.
Read More about New restaurants, markets draw crowds to downtown Gig Harbor
Purpose Boutique, a Kitsap County-based chain with eight existing stores, plans to open a new location in Gig Harbor next month.
Read More about New Purpose Boutique, coming to Point Fosdick Drive, will style you from head to toe
Gig Harbor Junior Sailing plans to build a facility at West Shore Marina, with help from a $1 million donation from the Stearns family. A city requirement for public access could be a hurdle.
Read More about Junior sailing club begins navigating permit process for new $1.72 million facility