Photos: 2026 Blessing of the Fleet ceremony
Jun 08, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffPhotos from the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on Sunday, June 7, in Gig Harbor.
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The bands, floats and dragons of the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade
Jun 06, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffFrom the dancing library carts to the Dragon Boats to school bands: Photos of participants in the Grande Parade.
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Did we take your picture at the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade?
Jun 06, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffDid we take your picture at the 2026 Maritime Gig Grande Parade? Look through these photos to find out.
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Gig Harbor athletic director Suek resigns
Jun 05, 2026 | By: Dennis BrowneSuek, who led Gig Harbor High sports since 2022, stepped down in the wake of a tumultuous stretch for the school’s girls basketball program.
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Two in Tow & On The Go | French Toast Theatre taking an intermission
Jun 05, 2026 | By: Tonya StricklandFrench Toast Theatre and its hard-working founder (and director, set designer, choreographer, etc. etc.) Madelyn Hunter is going on hiatus and hoping to re-organize as a nonprofit.
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Sports Beat | Two Tides teams earn third-place trophies
Jun 05, 2026 | By: Dennis BrowneThe Gig Harbor girls water polo and boys soccer teams both rallied to finish third in their Class 3A state tournaments.
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Couple of Scoops’ grand opening is in a couple of days
Jun 04, 2026 | By: Vince DiceCouple of Scoops Ice Cream and Candy will have a grand opening on Saturday, June 6, in the Olympic Village Shopping Center.
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City ahead of pace on sales tax collections
Jun 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city of Gig Harbor is collecting more sales tax revenue than staff projected, but the data comes with a two-month lag.
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First fired, then re-hired, Gig Harbor girls basketball coach takes job at Stadium
Jun 03, 2026 | By: Dennis BrowneMichelle Hackett, the Puget Sound League Narrows Division girls basketball coach of the year last season, will lead Stadium next year.
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Westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs more than a facelift
Jun 03, 2026 | By: Suzanne RoigThe aging westbound span needs some $12 million in repairs and maintenance — and the state cannot use bridge toll revenue to pay for it.
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