Community

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

First fired, then re-hired, Gig Harbor girls basketball coach takes job at Stadium

Jun 03, 2026 | By:

Michelle Hackett, the Puget Sound League Narrows Division girls basketball coach of the year last season, will lead Stadium next year.

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Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs more than a facelift

Jun 03, 2026 | By:

The aging westbound span needs some $12 million in repairs and maintenance — and the state cannot use bridge toll revenue to pay for it.

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Hearing examiner verbally approves permit for Commercial Fishing Homeport

Jun 03, 2026 | By:

The examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.” 

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MultiCare eliminating pain management services at Gig Harbor campus in August

Jun 02, 2026 | By:

MultiCare told patients that it believes based “on utilization and other factors,” the best path forward is to connect patients with other primary care providers and community resources.

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Harbor Happenings | Maritime Gig, farmers market week 3 and more

Jun 02, 2026 | By:

Unofficial summer really hits full stride this week, with the Maritime Gig Festival, the second week of the Farmers Market and more.

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2026 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know

Jun 01, 2026 | By:

Where to park, where to watch and what time to show up for the 2026 Maritime Gig Festival.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Harbor Inn history and a hose head-scratcher

Jun 01, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

At least three Harbor Inns have operated in Gig Harbor in the last century. Here’s where they were located.

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Sports Beat | Big local contingent headed to Star Track

May 29, 2026 | By:

The Gig Harbor girls 4×100 relay team and Peninsula shot put and discus thrower Suri Sardinia are among the top contenders.

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Tides rolling through the state soccer tournament

May 29, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor, seeded fourth, plays No. 1 Mercer Island in a boys state soccer tournament semifinal on Friday, May 29.

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Randall fields questions from youth at Gig Harbor town hall

May 28, 2026 | By:

Members of the freshman representative’s youth council asked her about AI, the environment and other issues at Gig Harbor High School.

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