Community

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

MultiCare eliminating pain management services at Gig Harbor campus in August

Jun 02, 2026 | By:

MultiCare told patients that it believes based “on utilization and other factors,” the best path forward is to connect patients with other primary care providers and community resources.

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Harbor Happenings | Maritime Gig, farmers market week 3 and more

Jun 02, 2026 | By:

Unofficial summer really hits full stride this week, with the Maritime Gig Festival, the second week of the Farmers Market and more.

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2026 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know

Jun 01, 2026 | By:

Where to park, where to watch and what time to show up for the 2026 Maritime Gig Festival.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Harbor Inn history and a hose head-scratcher

Jun 01, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

At least three Harbor Inns have operated in Gig Harbor in the last century. Here’s where they were located.

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Sports Beat | Big local contingent headed to Star Track

May 29, 2026 | By:

The Gig Harbor girls 4×100 relay team and Peninsula shot put and discus thrower Suri Sardinia are among the top contenders.

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Tides rolling through the state soccer tournament

May 29, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor, seeded fourth, plays No. 1 Mercer Island in a boys state soccer tournament semifinal on Friday, May 29.

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Randall fields questions from youth at Gig Harbor town hall

May 28, 2026 | By:

Members of the freshman representative’s youth council asked her about AI, the environment and other issues at Gig Harbor High School.

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City hoping to open Skansie Park splash pad this summer

May 28, 2026 | By:

Some replacement parts may be difficult to obtain, however, so a reopening date is uncertain.

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Will safety enhancements this summer tame traffic at risky intersection north of Gig Harbor?

May 28, 2026 | By:

WSDOT plans to eliminate a southbound lane and reduce the speed limit near Purdy Drive’s intersection with Goodnough and Burnham drives.

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Harbor Soccer growing up with Harbor Trident program for adults

May 28, 2026 | By: Nathan Hyun

Harbor Trident, the Gig Harbor-based program’s adult teams for men and women, will play in the Cascadia Premier League starting this week.

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