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Photos illustrate the steps a city contractor has taken to fix the beach between the Tides Tavern and the city of Gig Harbor’s Maritime Pier.
Read More about How to build a beach: An illustrated guide in eight not-so-easy steps
The string of burglaries in July 2024 included break-ins at the Fox Island and Olalla post offices.
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Three sentenced for post office burglaries
Retired art teacher Curtiss Hall will discuss his work and his “watercolor batik” painting technique this week at Harbor History Museum.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Retired Peninsula High teacher’s work on display at museum
Jason and Rebecca Spears retain ownership of the cidery brand, while a new operater takes over the taproom.
Read More about New owner to operate Locust Cider taproom; Gig Harbor Wine Co. moves downtown
Among other priorities, the city of Gig Harbor will ask the state to help fund a rehab of the Wilkinson Farm Park barn and to chip in for a new police boat.
Read More about A barn and a boat top city’s 2027 legislative priority list
Emma and Annie Stafki finished 365 consecutive days of swimming in the frigid waters of Puget Sound on Sunday. They hope to raise awareness of the plight of the region’s beleaguered orca population.
Read More about Sister act wraps up its year of brrrr
The Mariners will be the third organization for Toglia, a 2016 Gig Harbor High School graduate.
Read More about Mariners claim Gig Harbor grad Toglia
This week, Greg Spadoni discusses the government-ordered destruction of a work of art and introduces a new location of mystery.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Maybe this column will make you want to yell at me
The Tides defeated Lincoln, 31-28, on a late field goal. Peninsula dominated Capital in a 40-28 win in Purdy.
Read More about Seahawks, Tides both secure crucial football wins
Jessica McLain grew dahlias this summer for the first time, and shared her bounty with Cottesmore of Life Care for its Senior Prom.
Read More about Being Neighborly | A dahlia delight for nursing home residents