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

Keough returns to manage Gig Harbor parks

Jan 23, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Matt Keough, who spent two years here as an associate planner, comes back to run the city’s parks department.

A small bridge crosses Donkey/North Creek in the property that the city hopes to purchase.

New land conservation fund targets pockets in and around Gig Harbor

Jan 18, 2022 | By: Ted Kenney

Gig Harbor Land Conservation Fund will have matching funds available for other groups to quickly acquire grants. A condition of its contribution is that the public have access to the properties.

City seeking bids for sports complex design; construction could begin by end of year

Jan 17, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Gig Harbor is requesting $2 million from the state capital budget this session, but local legislators aren’t optimistic they can get it.

State Parks gathers public thoughts on Kopachuck renovation, right-of-way

Jan 12, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

People presented about a dozen comments and questions during a 20-minute virtual meeting on Tuesday night.

Census: Growth slowed considerably outside the city of Gig Harbor

Jan 09, 2022 | By: Ted Kenney

There are still areas outside the city limits but inside the urban growth area where developments are being built.

Photo Gallery: Readers submit their high-water pictures

Jan 08, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

Readers sent in pictures of the abnormally high tides of the past couple days.

State Parks seeking input about Kopachuck road right-of-way transfer to county

Jan 08, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

Pierce County officials believe that an upcoming Kopachuck Park renovation will generate more traffic on their roads.

Dozens welcome in new year with plunge into Olalla Bay

Jan 02, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

With snow on the ground, dozens of brave souls dived or jumped off the bridge into the chilly water at the Olalla Polar Bear Plunge.

Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed

Dec 23, 2021 | By: Christina T Henry

The Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.

Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion

Dec 20, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.

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