Community

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

Ballots for primary election arriving this week

Jul 15, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The 2026 primary election is Aug. 4. These races will appear on ballots for Gig Harbor voters.

Harbor Happenings | Art, music, Waldo and the Bard

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Peninsula Art League’s Summer Art Festival is this weekend. So is the Olalla Lavender Festival and much more.

Council signals intent to join county effort to help homeless

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Regional plan creates a coordinated response to addressing homelessness

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.

Two In Tow & On The Go | Low tide at Penrose Point State Park

Jul 10, 2026 | By: Tonya Strickland

Penrose Point State Park is known for having some of the best tidepools in the area at low tide.

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.