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

Health Department is final hurdle for Ivar’s Seafood Bar

Mar 26, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

The city issued a certificate of occupancy for the new restaurant on Point Fosdick Drive, but the Health Department still needs to provide its OK.

Governor signs ban on unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide, AKA ‘whippets’

Mar 26, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

Nitrous oxide products, often sold in steel cartridges known as whippets, are cheap and widely available at convenience stores and smoke shops.

Families reeling after Franciscan announces closure of pediatric rehab clinic

Mar 24, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

The financially-driven decision to close the clinic will force many families to go as far as Seattle or Tacoma to receive care for their special-needs children.

Fish Bowl 2026 set for Sept. 19 at Mount Tahoma

Mar 24, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

Both schools recently announced their 2026 football schedules, including the annual Fish Bowl rivalry game.

Food 4 All, neé Food Backpacks for Kids, consolidating on property in Key Center

Mar 24, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Food 4 All better reflects the nonprofit’s current work, which will take place out of a 7-acre property in Key Center starting this summer.

Harbor Happenings | Ancich Park building to be dedicated in honor of paddling club founder

Mar 24, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The city of Gig Harbor will officially name a boat storage building at Ancich Park in honor of Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team founder Alan Anderson on Friday, March 27.

Sports Beat | Tides go on scoring binge in win over Seahawks

Mar 23, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Senior midfielder Henry Blake notched two goals in Gig Harbor’s 5-0 win over Peninsula last week.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Our first Historical Location of Mystery

Mar 23, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Can you guess where this photo was taken in the late 1970s or early 1980s?

Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show abloom in a sea of fabric

Mar 23, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Quilts Ahoy, the Gig Harbor Quilters’ annual show, was last weekend. Check out these photos of the beautiful works of art.

Peninsula Light ousts elected board member who served 26 years

Mar 21, 2026 | By: Ted Kenney

Peninsula Light Company directors voted Thursday to remove long-time board member Paul Alvestad. The member-owned cooperative utility company said in a news release that Alvestad violated confidentiality and “created a hostile environment for PenLight staff and fellow Board members.” “The Board based its unanimous decision on the results of an independent investigation conducted by Miller