Community

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

Sports Beat | Bockhorn, Tides shut out Peninsula

May 02, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

Pitcher Quentin Bockhorn threw a complete-game shutout for the Narrows Division-champion Tides.

County council affirms commitment to state’s sanctuary law over sheriff’s objection

May 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The council voted to uphold the Keep Washington Working Act, despite objections from Sheriff Swank, who called it unconstitutional.

In interview, Sheriff Swank stands by controversial statements

May 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Our interview with Sheriff Keith Swank touched on sanctuary cities, January 6, Nancy Pelosi and his previous statements, which he has said were purposefully provocative.

Peninsula schools’ overhaul of reading and writing curriculum nears finish line

May 01, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

The district is recommending Core Knowledge Language Arts, and not the controversial Wit & Wisdom, as its elementary English curriculum.

Council officially names new park in honor of Doris Heritage

May 01, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Phase 1B of the Gig Harbor Sports Complex is nearly complete – and it has a name. The Gig Harbor City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, April 28, to name the park in honor of Doris Heritage. Heritage, a Peninsula High alumna, ran in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics, is a member of the U.

Photo of Burley Lagoon and public notice sign about proposal to farm geoducks

Burley Lagoon settlement allows geoduck farm to proceed

Apr 30, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney

Opponents of the project won concessions and promises of cooperation from Taylor Shellfish, which hopes to start planting geoducks this summer.

‘Collaborative Identity’ makes differences not seem so different, after all

Apr 30, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

“Collaborative Identity: A Dual Exhibition” is at Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor through June 9 and features works by Korean American visual artists Emily Jounghee Won and Hannah Kyungsook Ra.

Day Tripper | The tiny Kitsap communities of Keyport and Seabeck

Apr 29, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

For nearly a year, I’ve been planning an April day trip to Brinnon on the Hood Canal. Last spring, I learned about Brinnon’s annual Fjord Fest on Memorial Day weekend. It sounded like a lot of fun. Imagine my surprise when, while beginning my pre-day trip research, I learned that for the first time since