Community

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

Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.

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New Gig Harbor Ivar’s opening on Friday, April 3

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

A grand opening for the new Ivar’s on Point Fosdick Drive starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3.

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Harbor Happenings | On the hunt for Easter eggs and Sasquatch

Mar 31, 2026 | By:

While you’re looking for Easter eggs, you may want to keep an eye out for Sasquatch.

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Investigators identify deputy who shot suspect in Wauna stabbings

Mar 30, 2026 | By:

The Pierce County Force Investigation Team identified Deputy Carl Shanks, 57, as the officer who fatally shot Aleksandr Shablykin in February.

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Bunnies are really cute — and really not Easter gifts

Mar 30, 2026 | By:

Just before its annual Spring Thing — meant to educate the public about not treating rabbits as Easter gifts — Rabbit Haven found itself with 11 new bunnies.

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Thousands crowd streets for another No Kings protest

Mar 29, 2026 | By: Chapin Day

Organizers estimated the crowd at about 4,000 for a No Kings protest on March 27 at the Point Fosdick-Olympic drive interesction.

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PenLight cooperative members to vote on new directors

Mar 29, 2026 | By:

PenLight members will receive ballots soon for the 2026 board elections, which happen in the wake of the ouster of longtime board member Paul Alvestad.

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Sports Beat | Baseball teams off to hot starts

Mar 27, 2026 | By:

Peninsula started the season 5-0, while Gig Harbor has won three of its first four Narrows Division games.

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Being Neighborly | Heron’s Key residents upgrade Little Free Library and keep it well-stocked

Mar 27, 2026 | By:

The Little Free Library at Shaw Park was looking shabby, so people from the nearby retirement community fixed it up.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | During collision investigation, driver had a drink

Mar 26, 2026 | By:

The officer couldn’t believe his eyes when the driver took a swig of cider during an investigation of a collision in Gig Harbor North.

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