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

Canoe and Kayak Racing Team has a Special paddle planned for this weekend

Oct 01, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

The national-champion Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team will help Special Olympians learn about the sport on Sunday.

Rush’s North Annex proposal calls for apartments, possible medical facility on Canterwood Boulevard

Sep 30, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney

The Gig Harbor North Annex proposal, located near St. Anthony Hospital and Target, would bring 108 apartments to land on Canterwood Boulevard.

Harbor Happenings | Celebrate fall and launch pumpkins at Scarecrow Festival

Sep 30, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

PenMet’s annual Scarecrow Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Sehmel Homestead Park.

Arts Commission may re-issue call for Harbor Arbor Art

Sep 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Harbor Arbor Art project involves sculptures in the city’s Grandview Forest park. The sculptor wants to do the work at his studio.

Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally promotes lifestyle choices to reduce risk

Sep 28, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally promoted a plant-based diet, regular exercise, limiting alcohol and other lifestyle choices.

Sports Beat | Tides overwhelm Seahawks in duel in the pool

Sep 26, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor defeats Peninsula 100-86 in swimming, both local football teams win and the Tides sweep a cross country meet.

Washington tax receipts expected to slide further

Sep 25, 2025 | By: Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

Lawmakers raised taxes in several areas during the 2025 legislative session, but revenues are falling fall short of what they expected.

City considers new protections for renters

Sep 25, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The city council has not asked staff to draft any new legislation, but it has discussed steps like a landlord registry and extended notice for large rent hikes.

Parks Department outlines management plan for fourth phase of txʷaalqəł Conservation Area

Sep 25, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The txʷaalqəł Conservation Area is a more than 52-acre parcel the city acquired between 2022 and 2024.

New coworking space hopes creatives will Stowaway at this waterfront office

Sep 24, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Stowaway Labs, which opened Sept. 22 in the former TideRunner Boat building, is Gig Harbor’s only coworking space.

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