Community

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

City considering increase in utility rates for next five years

Nov 02, 2025 | By:

City officials say utility rates must increase to account for capital projects and an increase in cost to provide those services.

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Turnout looks low as general election approaches

Nov 02, 2025 | By:

Ballots must be either postmarked or placed in a drop box by Tuesday, Nov. 4, to count in this fall’s election.

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State to fund food banks during suspension of SNAP benefits

Oct 31, 2025 | By:

Ferguson ordered the state to send $2.2 million per week to food banks as long as SNAP benefits are not available.

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Sports Beat | Football teams eye playoff berths

Oct 31, 2025 | By:

Both local football teams should be squarely in the state Class 3A playoff picture if they can secure wins in Puget Sound League cross-divisional games on Saturday, Nov. 1. Both teams won on Oct. 24. Gig Harbor (5-3, 3-2 PSL) traveled to Bellarmine and lit up the scoreboard in a 42-20 win. Peninsula (5-3, 4-1)

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Cool trick-or-treating neighborhoods

Oct 31, 2025 | By:

Here are our favorite Trick-or-Treating neighborhoods in Gig Harbor.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Drive-by eggings plague Gig Harbor

Oct 30, 2025 | By:

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Gig Harbor police arrested three teenagers who wreaked havoc around the area on Oct. 22, throwing eggs at several vehicles before crashing a car into a light pole. The trio of troublemakers were also involved

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City Arts Commission to put out new call for Harbor Arbor Art

Oct 29, 2025 | By:

The new call will require Harbor Arbor art to be sculpted on-site at Grandview Forest, rather than in a studio.

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Gig Harbor Junior Sailing gets $1 million gift and a permanent home

Oct 29, 2025 | By:

The Stearns Family Foundation donated $1 million and use of space West Shore Marina to Gig Harbor Junior Sailing, which plans to build a permanent facility there.

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Day Tripper | On the waterfront (the end, probably)

Oct 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams visits Seattle’s Pioneer Square, Stadium District and Piers 58 and 62.

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City Council approves housing code update

Oct 28, 2025 | By:

Council members also discussed Jeni Woock’s statement from a previous meeting that density figures were produced “out of thin air,” which staff members denied.

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