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

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One plans bond measure, seeks comment

Mar 17, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One commissioners are considering asking voters to approve a bond measure to build a new training facility, replace one fire station and upgrade several others.

The Shamrock'n the Harbor run/walk, a fundraiser for the Gig Harbor Senior Center, is scheduled for March 19, 2022.

St. Patrick’s Day-themed run raises money for Gig Harbor Senior Center

Mar 16, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

Looking for a way to extend your St. Patrick’s Day celebration, and exercise away some of that Irish stew and Guinness at the same time? The first Shamrock’n the Harbor family fun run and walk is Saturday, March 19, along the scenic Cushman Trail in Gig Harbor. The 5K/12K run is a fundraiser for the

Students at Gig Harbor High School go without masks on Monday, March 14, 2022, the first day of school since Gov. Jay Inslee lifted the state’s indoor mask mandate. Pictured, from left, are Lola Hawkins, Courtney Myers, Emma Vandervort, Adrien Collier and Adrienne Anderson, all sophomores.

Covid masks come off in Peninsula schools … or not

Mar 14, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry

Gig Harbor High School students streamed into the commons Monday, most of them going without Covid-19 masks at school for the first time in almost two years. “I feel really good,” freshman Max Potashnick said. “I feel like I don’t have to worry about not bringing a mask. I feel a lot more free, if

Linda Kelly was announced as Gig Harbor's next city administrator on Friday, March 11.

New Gig Harbor city administrator brings experience, passion for service to job

Mar 12, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Linda Kelly has been in public administration her entire career because, she said, she loves working in a community setting. On Friday, Mayor Tracie Markley announced that Kelly has been selected as the new Gig Harbor city administrator following an extensive interview process. Kelly inherited her passion for community service from her father, who fled

Tom Taylor YMCA Seals swim team members who qualified for regionals are, from left, Henry Schlicher, Madison Ragulsky and Lee Gjertson and, in back, Amelia Evans.

Good for You: Four Gig Harbor YMCA swimmers qualify for regionals

Mar 10, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The Seals team swimmers qualified through the state meet at King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

Heavy rain in recent months caused a small portion of Bergen Drive to sink, and multiple attempts to patch the roadway failed.

Lane of Borgen Boulevard closed for emergency repairs

Mar 09, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now staff

A westbound lane of Borgen Boulevard near Olympus Lane in Gig Harbor is closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the city.

Luke Browne drills his fourth 3-pointer of the game en route to scoring 26 points against Mountlake Terrace.

Gig Harbor boys basketball reflects on a season to remember

Mar 08, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor boys basketball reached new heights this year — and they might be even better next season.

Gig Harbor-based nonprofit helps assure that everyone can take the stage

Mar 07, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Movies have the Oscars. Music has the Grammys. And web-based media have the Webby Awards, sponsored by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. On Feb. 28, IADAS presented its first-ever Anthem Awards, honoring people and organizations worldwide who are doing purpose- and mission-driven work that inspires others to take action in their own

Gig Harbor’s Ukrainian community worries, prays and pleads for help

Mar 04, 2022 | By: David Armstrong

Gig Harbor’s sizable Ukrainian-American community watches and worries as war consumes their homeland.

Gig Harbor players and coaches huddle during a break in the action on Thursday, March 3.

Gig Harbor’s season ends with loss to Mountlake Terrace

Mar 04, 2022 | By: Vince Dice

Gig Harbor’s boys basketball season came to an end one win short of a trophy. The Tides lost to Mountlake Terrace 73-71 on Friday at the Tacoma Dome, ending Gig Harbor’s season with a record of 23-4. Gig Harbor led by 14 points after one quarter and 11 at the half before Mountlake Terrace rallied.

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