Community

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

New premium butchery coming to Gig Harbor

Jul 01, 2026 | By: Ted Kenney

A co-owner of Blue Max, with locations in Puyallup and Buckley, plans to open Gig Harbor Meat Company on Kimball Drive.

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City Council approves updated transportation plan

Jun 30, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Design and permitting work on a Cushman Trail extension remain low on the priority list, because finding funding for it could be difficult.

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Harbor Happenings | Happy birthday, America

Jun 30, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

A celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is planned for July 4 at Skansie Park.

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Gig Harbor to celebrate the Fourth with a parade and pie (but still no fireworks)

Jun 29, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

Personal fireworks remain banned inside city limits, but the community is stepping up its Fourth of July plans in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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From Conan Fuel to “condo quality” dwellings: new apartments to rise on Burnham Drive

Jun 29, 2026 | By: Ted Kenney

Construction crews are at work on the Burnham Apartments, which is expected to bring six new buildings and 78 units to a 4.32-acre property on Burnham north of Harborview Drive.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Log pirates and brand identification

Jun 29, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Local loggers in the late 19th and early 20th century branded their timber in an effort to stop thieves who targeted log rafts.

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A bloomin’ spectacular show for Gig Harbor Garden tour attendees

Jun 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Six properties participated in the 2026 Gig Harbor Garden Tour. Here’s what they look like.

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Being Neighborly | A store manager who refused to make a sale

Jun 26, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

When a customer at the Safeway on Point Fosdick Drive tried to buy a large amount of gift cards, it raised a huge red flag for manager TJ Faulkner.

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Have a colorful weekend at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour

Jun 25, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at these six locations.

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Day Tripper | Back in Ballard

Jun 25, 2026 | By: Mary Williams

The Day Tripper returns to Ballard, this time enjoying parks, the fish ladder, murals and Nordic art and history.

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