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Gig Harbor’s Wing T offense takes flight in Fish Bowl

Sep 08, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

New coach Jeff Scoma’s Wing T offense compiled 346 rushing yards and five touchdowns in a 35-21 win over Peninsula.

Sun comes out to play — and so do the dogs — at Harbor Hounds 2025

Sep 07, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Very Good boys and girls gathered at Skansie Park on Saturday for Harbor Hounds 2025.

Gig Harbor wins third consecutive Fish Bowl, 35-21

Sep 06, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Tides capitalized on Peninsula turnovers and dominated the second quarter in the win at Mount Tahoma Stadium.

City introduces four finalists for police chief post

Sep 04, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The four finalists for the city’s police chief post are Tray Federici, James Mjor, Dan Schoonmaker and Tom Yabe.

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.

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