Community

Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.

Levels of transparency vary widely for utility co-ops like PenLight

Apr 16, 2026 | By:

Around the state and nationally, many member-owned utility co-operatives operate similarly to PenLight. In some cases, though, member-owners have forced more transparency.

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Local organizations among those receiving Russell Family Foundation grants

Apr 16, 2026 | By:

Harbor WildWatch, the Great Peninsula Conservancy and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties are among 32 organizations to receive recently announced grants from The Russell Family Foundation. 

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Cannabis entrepreneur Wetherbee enters 26th District race

Apr 15, 2026 | By:

Tedd Wetherbee, a Democrat from Gig Harbor, is the third candidate to announce a run for the position being vacated by Rep. Michelle Valdez.

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Olalla Food Center closed following fire

Apr 14, 2026 | By:

Nobody was injured in the fire, but fences surround the building two days after firefighters extinguished it.

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Gig Harbor woman has a salsa success story

Apr 14, 2026 | By:

Rebecca Small’s business, a Small Specialty Salsa and Sauces, grew from a spicy side gig to a full-time vocation.

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Harbor Happenings | Come out of your shell and grab some crab

Apr 14, 2026 | By:

The annual Crab Feed takes place Saturday, April 18, at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club.

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Gig Harbor legislators explain why they voted ‘no’ on the millionaires tax

Apr 13, 2026 | By:

Only 11 legislative Democrats voted against the millionaires tax. Two of them represent the 26th District.

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Sports Beat | Tides impress at tournament against many of the state’s top golfers

Apr 10, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor is the home of state championship contenders in both girls and boys golf.

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Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?

Apr 09, 2026 | By:

You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.

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Meet the poets coming to TCC’s Poetry in the Harbor

Apr 09, 2026 | By:

Michael Spence, Peter Ludwin, Katharine Threat and Chris Vega will read their works on April 23 at the Gig Harbor branch of Tacoma Community College.

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