Community

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

Council signals intent to join county effort to help homeless

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Regional plan creates a coordinated response to addressing homelessness

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Olalla sculptor’s outdoor art evokes serenity

Jul 14, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Sculptor Troy Pillow has found success nationwide with his outdoor art

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our not-so-mysterious Location of Mystery and the origins of Bay-Island

Jul 13, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

The location of Mystery No. 2 revealed.

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Two In Tow & On The Go | Low tide at Penrose Point State Park

Jul 10, 2026 | By: Tonya Strickland

Penrose Point State Park is known for having some of the best tidepools in the area at low tide.

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Charter Review Commission sends seven proposals to voters

Jul 09, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The most high-profile proposal would make the position of sheriff appointed, instead of elected. Voters will decide whether to approve the change in November.

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Fox Island teen raising awareness of vitiligo, a rare autoimmune disease

Jul 08, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

Because of Cora Smith’s advocacy, the state officially declared June 25 as Vitiligo Day to raise awareness about the disease that causes irregular spots or patches on the skin.

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Waterfront Alliance floats new community art project

Jul 07, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The community art project would debut during Chalk the Harbor and be located at Ancich Waterfront Park.

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Harbor Happenings | Outdoor concerts and summer theater

Jul 07, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Find outdoor music at Skansie Park on Tuesday, Sehmel Park on Wednesday and Uptown Gig Harbor on Thursday.

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How customers and community helped Lost Star get back in the game

Jul 06, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

After a flood closed Lost Star last December, the community that Charlie Youngchild spent years cultivating bailed out her business.

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Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School boys

Jul 06, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.

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