Community

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

District names new principal for Peninsula High School

Apr 01, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Josh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.

Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants

Mar 31, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.

New Gig Harbor Ivar’s opening on Friday, April 3

Mar 31, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

A grand opening for the new Ivar’s on Point Fosdick Drive starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3.

Harbor Happenings | On the hunt for Easter eggs and Sasquatch

Mar 31, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

While you’re looking for Easter eggs, you may want to keep an eye out for Sasquatch.

Investigators identify deputy who shot suspect in Wauna stabbings

Mar 30, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The Pierce County Force Investigation Team identified Deputy Carl Shanks, 57, as the officer who fatally shot Aleksandr Shablykin in February.

Bunnies are really cute — and really not Easter gifts

Mar 30, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Just before its annual Spring Thing — meant to educate the public about not treating rabbits as Easter gifts — Rabbit Haven found itself with 11 new bunnies.

Thousands crowd streets for another No Kings protest

Mar 29, 2026 | By: Chapin Day

Organizers estimated the crowd at about 4,000 for a No Kings protest on March 27 at the Point Fosdick-Olympic drive interesction.

PenLight cooperative members to vote on new directors

Mar 29, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

PenLight members will receive ballots soon for the 2026 board elections, which happen in the wake of the ouster of longtime board member Paul Alvestad.