Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.
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Greg Spadoni spends his time chronicling and preserving Gig Harbor’s history. But after taking a look inside 3509 Harborview Dr., he says the home deserves a decent burial.
Read More about A look inside 3509 Harborview Drive
The new owners of a 126-year-old home at 5906 Harborview Drive do NOT plan to build condos. But they do plan to build a larger home there.
Read More about New owners propose to demolish 126-year-old house and cabin in Millville district
The city of Gig Harbor is accepting public comment on the Harbor Winds development through Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Read More about Revised Harbor Winds plans call for 77 homes to replace forest east of Highway 16
Gig Harbor resident Sean Burke and GHHS graduate Jack Chackerian are collaborating on a film, “The Absence of Violet,” and plan to shoot some scenes here.
Read More about Filmmakers hope their upcoming movie boosts the industry in Washington
Our Enchanted Forest fundraiser is on Aug. 29 at Kopachuck State Park. Tickets are available now.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Great setting, great time, great cause
The Skansie Netshed Foundation hosts “Fishermen Feed the World,” a celebration of 150 years of the Gig Harbor fishing fleet, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Skansie Brothers Park.
Read More about Event on Aug. 22 celebrates 150 years of the Gig Harbor fishing fleet
Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.
Read More about Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School girls
A “three-month rolling closure” of 38th Avenue starts Aug. 17 between Hunt Street and 38th Avenue Court, then moves incrementally south until a new sewer line is complete.
Read More about Full blockage of 38th Avenue starts Aug. 17
The stepped-up burn ban bars things like backyard fire pits and outdoor fireplaces. Barbecues are still OK, as long as they’re not on a combustible surface.
Read More about Burn ban upgraded in unincorporated Pierce County
The Midway and gather Gig Harbor both recently opened near the Harborview-Pioneer intersection. Both offer a place for the community to connect.
Read More about New restaurants, markets draw crowds to downtown Gig Harbor