Community

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

Sports Beat | Masini scores 38 points as Gig Harbor defeats Silas

Dec 19, 2025 | By:

An update on the early weeks of basketball season for the Peninsula and Gig Harbor boys and girls teams.

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Two in Tow and on The Glow | Holiday Light Drive

Dec 19, 2025 | By:

Tonya and the kids take you on a cruise to see the best holiday lights displays in the area — complete with an interactive map and a playlist.

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Being Neighborly | Middle schoolers raised $2,000 for Basket Brigade

Dec 19, 2025 | By:

Six Kopachuck students made it their mission to help provide Thanksgiving meals for needy families in the area.

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From Our Board Chair | Your gift today shapes local news in 2026

Dec 19, 2025 | By: Candace Savage

Your donation in the last weeks of our NewsMatch campaign will go three times as far thanks to a match from our Board of Directors.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Officers arrest man found smoking drugs with baby in back seat

Dec 18, 2025 | By:

Also in this blotter, federal charges for post office burglars, a shoplifter with bad timing and more.

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Senior center construction could begin in 2028

Dec 18, 2025 | By:

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation announced plans for a new, $14 million senior center at the corner of Point Fosdick Drive and 36th Street NW.

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Donate in style to Fashion Pop-Up at Henderson Bay High School

Dec 17, 2025 | By:

The Fashion Pop-Up provides free threads to Peninsula School District students. It’s looking for donations of teen-friendly attire.

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Peninsula High receives national honor from Special Olympics, ESPN for inclusive sports Unified

Dec 17, 2025 | By:

Peninsula High has earned national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, one of just two schools to win the award this year in Washington state.

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Van der Veen Jewelers in Uptown closing on Dec. 23

Dec 16, 2025 | By:

Owner Jann van der Veen died in April, and his family decided to close the store by the end of the year.

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Harbor Happenings | Lighted Car Parade, Holiday Village and Santa everywhere

Dec 16, 2025 | By:

The last weekend before Christmas is near! Plenty of holiday activities are on tap in Gig Harbor and Olalla.

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