Community

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

Olalla sculptor’s outdoor art evokes serenity

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Sculptor Troy Pillow has found success nationwide with his outdoor art

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our not-so-mysterious Location of Mystery and the origins of Bay-Island

Jul 13, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

The location of Mystery No. 2 revealed.

Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters

Jul 09, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The most high-profile proposal would make the position of sheriff appointed, instead of elected. Voters will decide whether to approve the change in November.

Fox Island teen raising awareness of vitiligo, a rare autoimmune disease

Jul 08, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

Because of Cora Smith’s advocacy, the state officially declared June 25 as Vitiligo Day to raise awareness about the disease that causes irregular spots or patches on the skin.

Waterfront Alliance floats new community art project

Jul 07, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The community art project would debut during Chalk the Harbor and be located at Ancich Waterfront Park.

Harbor Happenings | Outdoor concerts and summer theater

Jul 07, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Find outdoor music at Skansie Park on Tuesday, Sehmel Park on Wednesday and Uptown Gig Harbor on Thursday.

How customers and community helped Lost Star get back in the game

Jul 06, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

After a flood closed Lost Star last December, the community that Charlie Youngchild spent years cultivating bailed out her business.

Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School boys

Jul 06, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.

Photos | Gig Harbor Fourth of July celebration

Jul 04, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

A big crowd turned out to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July.

PenMet honors Pat Schmidt for her service to community

Jul 02, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Ask Pat Schmidt to do something to make Gig Harbor a better community, and she’ll most likely say yes. That’s one reason that PenMet is honoring her with its Betty Lilienthal Award.

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