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

Photos: Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show

May 18, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Images from the 2026 Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Stray whaling on the peninsula

May 18, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Believe it or not, our Peninsula forebears did not welcome whales to local waters as honored guests. Instead, they tried to kill them.

Peninsula School District hit with new lawsuits related to teacher’s child molestation conviction

May 17, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Parents of Jordan Henderson’s victims filed more lawsuits against the district, including a federal civil rights case.

Sports Beat | Tides play for district soccer title

May 15, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Sixth-ranked Gig Harbor (13-2-1) secured a spot in the Class 3A boys soccer state tournament for the 11th straight year with 4-1 win over Timberline on May 12 and a 3-2 win over Auburn Mountainview on May 14. Both games were in the District III tournament. Henry Blake did the heavy lifting against Timberline with

Peninsula senior McKenna Baurichter looks to hold serve at district tournament

May 15, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Baurichter won league titles in singles as a sophomore and doubles as a junior. What will her senior season bring?

Two in Tow & On The Go | Nori Kimura’s skybridge mural is a ‘serene portal’ through Tacoma

May 15, 2026 | By: Tonya Strickland

Seeking a less stressful theater drop-off routine helped us find hidden critters and calm in Nori Kimura’s Tacoma skybridge mural.

Youth mental health experts to offer advice, resources at upcoming town hall

May 14, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

Young people in the Gig Harbor area visit hospitals for suicidal ideation at a higher rate than other areas of Pierce County. Mental health professionals are gathering with parents, caregivers and educators to tackle the problem.