Community

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

Impact of Medicaid reductions will reach far beyond those covered by Medicaid

Jul 14, 2025 | By:

As the uninsured population grows, the sudden rise in uncompensated care would disrupt budgets for hospitals, medical providers and the state. 

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | A public service for the punctuation-addicted

Jul 14, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Whats’ the deal,, with “people” who OVERUSE punctuation!!?

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Clean out your closets for a good cause

Jul 14, 2025 | By:

Food Backpacks 4 Kids is now taking donations for its sixth annual Clothing Drive, which distributes items to families ahead of back-to-school season.

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Out of the Archives | A ‘ghost sign’ on PenLight’s former Warehouse No. 3

Jul 12, 2025 | By: Stephanie Lile

A ‘ghost sign’ now adorns a building on the History Museum’s campus that was once PenLight’s Warehouse No. 3.

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Chick-fil-A considering new location at current site of Olympic Drive Chevron station

Jul 12, 2025 | By:

Chick-fil-A won’t confirm the location, but documents filed with the city of Gig Harbor indicate the chain has plans for Gig Harbor.

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Harbor History Museum auctioning a vintage TideRunner boat

Jul 11, 2025 | By:

Bids are due Tuesday, July 15, for the 18-foot 1977 TideRunner Model 180, being sold to raise money for the museum.

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Two In Tow’s Kid Picks | Family-friendly July events

Jul 11, 2025 | By:

Summer is finally here and there’s no shortage of kid-approved adventures to check out near and far. From new baby meerkats to bouncy obstacle courses, here are some options to wow the kiddos in your life in the coming weeks.

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Pierce County steps up burn ban as fires rage in nearby communities

Jul 10, 2025 | By:

The Stage 2 burn ban bars all outdoor burning, including recreational burn pits, backyard fire pits and backyard fireplaces.

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Pharmacies in flux following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy

Jul 10, 2025 | By:

The Bartell Drugs in Olympic Village will close Sept. 1, after the Rite Aid on Point Fosdick becomes a CVS. Both pharmacies have a lot of empty shelves.

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Pierce County detox facility extends time patients spend recovering from opioid addiction

Jul 10, 2025 | By:

For decades, five days has been considered enough time to detox from alcohol or drug addictions. But withdrawal symptoms from fentanyl and other opioids are more severe.

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