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

Sports Beat | Tides edge Seahawks for girls soccer title

Oct 29, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

The two local schools may well meet again in the district tournament next week.

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City seeks consultant for Masonic Lodge assessment

Oct 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The city of Gig Harbor will ask consultants to prepare their report by early May, after which officials can make decisions on the future of the Masonic Lodge.

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School district task force recommends replacing Peninsula, Gig Harbor high schools

Oct 28, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

The task force also advised a new, shared district stadium on “neutral ground,” along with new pools and performing arts centers at both schools. The price tag: $800 million.

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Gig Harbor City Council approves small property tax increase

Oct 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The 0.86% property tax increase will cost the owner of an average-value home inside city limits about $4.55 next year.

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Peninsula School District calls out ‘slurs’ in fight against harassment, intimidation and bullying

Oct 28, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

The district trained staff on immediately correcting slurs and other hate speech, and principals report improved environments. But a recent report shows PSD still has work to do.

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Day Tripper | Trolling the animals

Oct 27, 2026 | By: Mary Williams

The newest residents at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium are … trolls? Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams explains why.

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Harbor Happenings | It’s officially spooky season

Oct 27, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Here’s where to find information about trick or treats, trunk or treats and other Halloween celebrations in Gig Harbor.

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Voters guide: Here’s where to find all of our election coverage

Oct 27, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

All of Gig Harbor Now’s election coverage, in one place.

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A quiet campaign in the Sixth Congressional District

Oct 26, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

Freshman Democrat Emily Randall won nearly 60% of the vote in the August primary and faces Bremerton Republican Teresa Fox in the general.

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Sports Beat | Water polo teams dominating their divisions

Oct 23, 2026 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor is tied atop the Division One standings, while Peninsula is unbeaten in Division Two.

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