Community

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

Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters

Jul 09, 2026 | By:

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.

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

Jul 08, 2026 | By:

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.

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Waterfront Alliance floats new community art project

Jul 07, 2026 | By:

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

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Harbor Happenings | Outdoor concerts and summer theater

Jul 07, 2026 | By:

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

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

Jul 06, 2026 | By:

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

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Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School boys

Jul 06, 2026 | By:

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

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Photos | Gig Harbor Fourth of July celebration

Jul 04, 2026 | By:

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

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PenMet honors Pat Schmidt for her service to community

Jul 02, 2026 | By:

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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New premium butchery coming to Gig Harbor

Jul 01, 2026 | By:

A co-owner of Blue Max, with locations in Puyallup and Buckley, plans to open Gig Harbor Meat Company on Kimball Drive.

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City Council vote clears the way for Minterbrook oyster bar in Purdy

Jul 01, 2026 | By:

Minterbrook needed increased sewer service for Laguna’s, which proved to be a hurdle. A recent city council vote could allow the project to move forward.

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