Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.
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A transformative middle-earth adventure awaits you at The Brothers Greenhouses about 30 miles north of Gig Harbor – and it’s so worth the trip.
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The first phase of tree cutting at Tacoma Narrows Airport will take down only a fraction of the total number designated for removal. Neighbors of the Pierce County-owned facility received a postcard recently describing Phase 1 of the project. The county sent the cards in late May to about 1,100 residents near the airport, according
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The Gig Harbor-based Russell Family Foundation this week launched a new program, called Food for Climate Solutions, as part of its commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2030. Food for Climate Solutions supports regional and local food production in Western Washington. It is part of the foundation’s efforts to address the climate crisis through its
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Since 2018, residents of Heron’s Key senior living community have awarded scholarships to local high school seniors to continue their education. This year, twelve students each received $1,500 scholarships. That’s up from $375 each for eight students when the program began. Qualifications This year’s recipients represent diverse backgrounds, interests and aspirations. They were honored at
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A 17-year-old woman and her 23-year-old brother told police they had been shot at while driving on 38th Avenue in Gig Harbor at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. Nobody was injured in the incident, which took place on 38th between Hunt and 56th streets. Interviews with the victims and witnesses lead Gig Harbor Police
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With rainfall about one-third less than normal, Pierce County issued a burn ban that began today, June 7. It applies to yard debris and land clearing, not burn pits and barbecues.
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There’s music in the air this week. Wednesday is Jazz Night at Gig Harbor High School as the school’s jazz bands play their final concert of the year. Then on Thursday, the concert bands play their end-of-the-year show. Both events start at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Orchestra closes ’22-’23 concert season The Gig
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The 2023 Maritime Gig Festival wrapped up Sunday, June 4, with the Blessing of the Fleet and the Wheels on the Water car show. Click below to see a gallery of images from Sunday’s festivities.
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Spectators packed the Harborview Drive sidewalk on Saturday, June 3, a perfect day for a parade. The Maritime Gig Festival Grande Parade included 98 entries, running the gamut from bands to clubs to politicians in old cars. An appreciative crowd enjoyed the show and collected pounds of candy tossed from passing paraders. The fun continues
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Local athletes turned in impressive performances and capped off successful seasons at Star Track, the state high school track and field championship, May 25 through 27 at Mount Tahoma High School. Gig Harbor finished seventh in the Class 3A boys team competition with 29 points. Leading the way for the Tides was the 1,600-meter relay
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