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.
Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.
Read More about Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck
Steve Butler grows more than 600 types of apples on his 7 1/2-acre Gig Harbor farm and sells them on site using the honor system.
Read More about Butler Farms produces oodles of apple varieties
New Chamber of Commerce Director Miriam Battson says that despite the pandemic, businesses continue to open and do well, though others are struggling.
Read More about Battson taking care of business as new chamber leader
Converting the 25.5-acre farm site from Manila clams and oyster to geoducks wouldn’t significantly change the tidelands, according to the draft environmental impact statement. Opponents of the plan say this claim is slanted and they look forward to refuting it.
Read More about Proposed Burley Lagoon geoduck farm upsets neighbors
Taylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.
Read More about Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon
Miriam Battson replaces Warren Zimmerman as the chamber’s new president and CEO.
Read More about Battson named as Gig Harbor Chamber president/CEO
The 106,000-square-foot facility near the Tacoma Screw fulfillment center is expected to be completed in about six months.
Read More about Mini-storage units being built off of 36th Street
Eddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.
Read More about Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating
The new Metropolitan Market, which opens Oct. 7, will feature three sitting areas and be like a restaurant in a grocery store, says manager Ginger Henderson.
Read More about Metropolitan Market manager leads verbal tour of store