Community

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

Harbor Happenings | Santa to visit Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park

Dec 10, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Holiday Village, with six Christmas scenes for photos, is now open at Donkey Creek Park in Gig Harbor.

Virginia Mason launches academy to increase access to health care field

Dec 09, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

The Allied Healthcare Academy is an attempt to fill employee vacancies by training people who have struggled to access the field, including people who are neurodivergent.

Caldier to seek state Senate seat

Dec 06, 2024 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, announced Dec. 6 that she plans to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Rep.-elect Emily Randall. Caldier is about to begin her sixth term in the state House. She defeated Democrat Tiffiny Mitchell of Port Orchard in November to retain the seat. Caldier said in

Sports Beat | Local athletes earn all-league honors

Dec 06, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Several local athletes were honored by being selected to the All Conference teams from the Narrows and Nisqually divisions of the Puget Sound League. The following is a list of those standout athletes who used their talent and determination to rise above their peers and earn recognition by conference coaches. Puget Sound League football First

Two In Tow & On The Go | Picking a baby name was a ballet worthy of The Nutcracker

Dec 06, 2024 | By: Tonya Strickland

If there’s one holiday tradition that feels straight out of a snow globe, it’s “The Nutcracker” ballet held at The Washington Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Olympia.

Prison Pet Partnership provides training for incarcerated women — and service dogs for those who need them

Dec 05, 2024 | By: Marsha Hart

Along with grooming and boarding, the Prison Pet Partnership at Gig Harbor’s Washington Corrections Center for Women trains service dogs.

In photos: Mark Dickson Creek’s record-breaking chum run

Dec 05, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Mark Dickson Creek neighbors took the initiative to restore the tiny stream near Rosedale over many years. Their efforts paid off with the largest return of salmon in decades.

Six ways to spread holiday cheer this season

Dec 04, 2024 | By: Marsha Hart

Opportunities to help spread holiday cheer are abundant this season. There are many ways to give to those in need, whether it’s a new coat, toys, food or cash. Stuff the Bus Peninsula School District bus drivers are once again hosting the Stuff the Bus event on Saturday, Dec. 7, at two locations: Target and