Community

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

Being Neighborly | Retired surveyor helps history museum answer land questions

Aug 28, 2026 | By:

Clark Rowland spends four hours every week researching details of land sales and other matters, putting his surveying expertise to good use.

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DeMolay Sandspit Park improvements on hold until next year

Aug 27, 2026 | By:

Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and other work will have to wait until next summer, as PenMet couldn’t get necessary permits in time.

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New M4S BBQ eatery replaces Brimstone in downtown Gig Harbor

Aug 27, 2026 | By:

M4S BBQ, owned by the family that operates My 4 Sons in the Tacoma area, could open within a couple weeks on Pioneer Way.

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Settlement opens door for Rush to pursue smaller development in Purdy

Aug 26, 2026 | By:

The company had hoped to build 90 units on 18.64 acres in Purdy. The settlement allows one unit per acre and heads off a lawsuit.

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Super Seniors | Peninsula High School girls

Aug 25, 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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Skookum and Ironman put on a show along the waterfront

Aug 25, 2026 | By: Chapin Day

Many noticed the crane and barge working adjacent to Ancich Park recently. Here’s what they were doing.

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Harbor Happenings | Airport Day, a FISH celebration and more

Aug 25, 2026 | By:

Also on tap during this fun and busy weekend: Airport Day, a celebration of FISH and much more.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pinning down the location of Native artifacts, remains found in Artena

Aug 24, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

News reports from the early 20th century shed light on where artifacts and remains were found in this Gig Harbor neighborhood.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | Nature and industry at Chambers Creek Regional Park

Aug 21, 2026 | By:

Tonya and the crew found trains, tunnels and scary bees on a recent trip to Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.

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Idea for Garden of Peace concerts sprouted from a tiny seed

Aug 20, 2026 | By:

Zach and Rebekah Blue, whose home was featured on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour, are bringing musical artists to their property for intimate concerts this summer.

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