Two in Tow & On The Go | Revisiting Picnic Park before it’s gone
Apr 03, 2026 | By: Tonya StricklandA tucked-away Point Defiance playground may soon be replaced. Here’s why families should visit this nostalgic spot one last time.
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It’s time to hit the turf at the new Gig Harbor Sports Fields
Apr 02, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe complex includes two artificial turf, fully lighted fields developed in a partnership between the YMCA and the city. The first practices take place there on Monday.
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Neighbors of new Ivar’s get a sneak peak
Apr 02, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe new Ivar’s Seafood Bar needed a dress rehearsal before its grand opening on Friday, April 3. So its neighbors in the Uptown shopping center got a free lunch on Thursday. The long-awaited Ivar’s at 4901 Point Fosdick Dr. officially opens with a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, but a lucky few got a sneak
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Plot on Hunt Street eyed as possible future site of affordable housing
Apr 02, 2026 | By: Conor WilsonThe city deeded the land to FISH Food Bank in 2018, and now the nonprofit wants to give it back. But FISH wants space set aside for its possible future use.
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Gig Harbor speech and debate team tops all Class 3A teams at state
Apr 01, 2026 | By: Christina T HenryThe team finished just a few overall points behind Class 4A Newport, tying with Newport in the speech completion.
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District names new principal for Peninsula High School
Apr 01, 2026 | By: Christina T HenryJosh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.
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Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants
Mar 31, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.
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New Gig Harbor Ivar’s opening on Friday, April 3
Mar 31, 2026 | By: Vince DiceA grand opening for the new Ivar’s on Point Fosdick Drive starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3.
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Harbor Happenings | On the hunt for Easter eggs and Sasquatch
Mar 31, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWhile you’re looking for Easter eggs, you may want to keep an eye out for Sasquatch.
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Investigators identify deputy who shot suspect in Wauna stabbings
Mar 30, 2026 | By: Vince DiceThe Pierce County Force Investigation Team identified Deputy Carl Shanks, 57, as the officer who fatally shot Aleksandr Shablykin in February.
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