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

New coaches lead both teams into 47th Fish Bowl

Sep 04, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

Fish Bowl kicks off at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Mount Tahoma Stadium. Expect a blend of the familiar and the new from both teams.

County erred in removing Purdy from urban growth area, state’s Growth Management Hearings Board rules

Sep 04, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney

“In retracting Purdy from the UGA, the County failed to account for the reality that Purdy’s built environment is characterized by urban growth, not rural development,” the board ruled.

Planned Parenthood will keep clinics open, despite ‘existential’ funding loss

Sep 04, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Planned Parenthood operates 30 health centers in Washington, including in Bremerton and Tacoma. The organization faces a potential loss of key federal and state funds.

New Gig Harbor High School principal promises ‘servant leadership, open door’

Sep 03, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

Bob Marshall, the new principal at Gig Harbor High School, discussed his plans, leadership style and experience.

State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.

City to hold police chief open house Thursday

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Members of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.

Kensington Gardens’ experts testify during third day of hearing

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Experts testifying on behalf of the owners of Kensington Gardens presented their case last week before a hearing examiner.

Wooden Boat Festival to relaunch recovered maritime photos

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Chapin Day

Images by Kenny Ollar, being digitized and organized by the Gig Harbor Boat Shop, will be on display this weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival.

Harbor Happenings | Who let the dogs out?

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Harbor Hounds, Fish Bowl and Race for a Soldier are all this weekend.

Court puts new Madrona Links operator on hold

Sep 01, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

PenMet Parks sought to replace Stutsman Enterprise with Troon Golf on Sept. 1, but the court granted Stutsman a temporary restraining order.

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