Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.
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Neighbors who sent letters to the city say traffic on Olympic Drive is already bad, and a new Chic-fil-A would make it worse.
Read More about Neighbors raise traffic concerns as Chick-fil-A updates plans for Gig Harbor restaurant
Wednesday, Sept. 2, was the first day of school in the Peninsula School District.
Read More about First day brings jitters and smiles for Peninsula School District students
The market on Ray Nash Drive is a popular gathering spot for people who live near Rosedale and Raft Island. It’s for sale by owner.
Read More about Island View Market owner hoping to find a new steward to buy the shop
The building that is now the Island View Market began life in the mid-1950s as McClay’s Superette.
Read More about A super(ette) history of the Island View Market building
Less than a month after the school’s new athletic director started, the district posted a job listing for the same position.
Read More about School district looking for a new Gig Harbor High School athletic director — again
The Gig Harbor BoatShop is in line to receive $235,000 in the next budget to support its restoration of the historic purse seiner Veteran.
Read More about Gig Harbor BoatShop advances in state grant funding
Also: A Fall Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on Uddenberg Lane near B’s Bagels.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | New fall farmers market starts Sept. 8
The state requires Gig Harbor to accommodate more affordable housing. But many who live in the city fear proposed changes will alter Gig Harbor’s character.
Read More about Proposed changes to density rules get pushback at Planning Commission meeting
The new business on Kimball Drive hosts two-hour, after-school sessions where kids can explore their creative side using Legos, clay and more.
Read More about Studio Curio offers after-school arts and crafts
Clark Rowland spends four hours every week researching details of land sales and other matters, putting his surveying expertise to good use.
Read More about Being Neighborly | Retired surveyor helps history museum answer land questions