16-year-old dies in collision near Kopachuck
Jun 11, 2026 | By: Vince DiceHe was a former student at Gig Harbor High School, according to Peninsula School District.
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Community-wide effort culminates in revitalized Fox Island tennis courts
Jun 11, 2026 | By: Contributed by Fox Island United Church of ChristA community celebration of the effort to refurbish the courts is planned for noon Sunday, June 28.
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Suspect in Fox Island killing sentenced to 90 months following plea agreement
Jun 09, 2026 | By: Vince DiceSophie Tinney, 27, begged Lars Eugene Nelson to kill her for months before he finally agreed to do it, attorneys wrote in court documents.
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Gig Harbor wins two relay titles at Star Track
Jun 09, 2026 | By: Dennis BrownePeninsula’s Suri Sardinia nearly won two titles herself at Star Track, bringing home a gold in the discus and a silver in the shot put.
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Local prom-goers were stuck in Tacoma when teens scaled the Narrows Bridge
Jun 09, 2026 | By: Marsha HartSaturday was prom night for both Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools. It was also the night two unidentified teenagers decided to climb up the Narrows Bridge.
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Harbor Happenings | Lecture discusses traditional Croatian clothing
Jun 09, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonHarbor History Museum presents “Threads of Tradition” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11.
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Peninsula alumni soccer game brings players home again
Jun 08, 2026 | By: Nathan HyunThe annual Peninsula High alumni soccer game helps raise funds to support current players at the school.
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Heron’s Key awards scholarships to 19 graduating seniors
Jun 08, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe scholarships are worth a total of $54,000 to help local students continue their educations.
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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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