Community

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

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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Rush, Pierce County spar over Trailside’s Canterwood Boulevard improvements

Mar 26, 2026 | By:

The county wants the Trailside developer to add sidewalks and other improvements on Canterwood. Rush says that’s not its job.

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Governor signs ban on unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide, AKA ‘whippets’

Mar 26, 2026 | By:

Nitrous oxide products, often sold in steel cartridges known as whippets, are cheap and widely available at convenience stores and smoke shops.

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Families reeling after Franciscan announces closure of pediatric rehab clinic

Mar 24, 2026 | By:

The financially-driven decision to close the clinic will force many families to go as far as Seattle or Tacoma to receive care for their special-needs children.

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Fish Bowl 2026 set for Sept. 19 at Mount Tahoma

Mar 24, 2026 | By:

Both schools recently announced their 2026 football schedules, including the annual Fish Bowl rivalry game.

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Food 4 All, neé Food Backpacks for Kids, consolidating on property in Key Center

Mar 24, 2026 | By:

Food 4 All better reflects the nonprofit’s current work, which will take place out of a 7-acre property in Key Center starting this summer.

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Harbor Happenings | Ancich Park building to be dedicated in honor of paddling club founder

Mar 24, 2026 | By:

The city of Gig Harbor will officially name a boat storage building at Ancich Park in honor of Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team founder Alan Anderson on Friday, March 27.

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Sports Beat | Tides go on scoring binge in win over Seahawks

Mar 23, 2026 | By:

Senior midfielder Henry Blake notched two goals in Gig Harbor’s 5-0 win over Peninsula last week.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our first Historical Location of Mystery

Mar 23, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Can you guess where this photo was taken in the late 1970s or early 1980s?

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Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show abloom in a sea of fabric

Mar 23, 2026 | By:

Quilts Ahoy, the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show, was last weekend. Check out these photos of the beautiful works of art.

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