Community

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

Applications open for Rotary’s McColl Scholarship

Jan 30, 2026 | By:

The scholarship is open to Peninsula School District students or graduates who plan to enroll in postsecondary education and have a GPA of at least 2.0.

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Holocaust survivor shares harrowing story with Kopachuck Middle School students

Jan 30, 2026 | By:

Pete Metzelaar, 90, shares his story of hiding and fleeing from Nazis in the Netherlands during the Holocaust.

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City expects to complete Homeport project by year’s end

Jan 29, 2026 | By:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accepted an updated mitigation plan, allowing work on the long-awaited Commercial Fishing Homeport to proceed.

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The Midway aims to create hub of cuisine and community in downtown Gig Harbor

Jan 29, 2026 | By:

The Midway, opening this summer in the space formerly occupied by Heritage Distilling, aims to bring a Euro vibe to the waterfront.

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Peninsula School District reeling from loss of beloved para-educator in KP shooting

Jan 28, 2026 | By:

Jennifer Lantz, 48, worked for the district for 15 years, most recently in its Community Transitions Program.

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City Council approves Crescent Creek Park master plan

Jan 28, 2026 | By:

The city of Gig Harbor will revamp its popular Crescent Creek Park, while leaving the future of the old Masonic Lodge aside for now.

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Washingtonians feeling pain from elimination of health care tax credit

Jan 28, 2026 | By:

Washingtonians who purchase health insurance through the state exchange are paying more after Congress eliminated a health care tax credit. Many just dropped insurance.

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Peninsula School District levy up for renewal in Feb. 10 election

Jan 28, 2026 | By:

The educational programs and operations levy pays for expenses not covered under the state’s basic education funding formula.

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Anthony’s paid $4.6 million for Tides Tavern, which is now closed for a month for maintenance

Jan 27, 2026 | By:

Public records filed with Pierce County show that the sale closed Monday, the same day the tavern closed for maintenance.

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Peninsula School District buys more land next to Peninsula High School

Jan 27, 2026 | By:

The district will pay $492,000 for land and a home near the Peninsula High School tennis courts. The property will be used for “future school-level programming.”

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