Community

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

Local man’s pinball passion keeps players around the region in the game

Jul 07, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

Justin Kaping of Gig Harbor owns Ka-Ping! Games, an operator of pinball machines at Locust Cider and other regional establishments.

Denson opens up about cancer diagnosis, urges regular screening for early intervention

Jul 07, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

The Pierce County councilmember announced on July 3 that she is undergoing radiation therapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctors caught the cancer early thanks to a mammogram.

Volunteers clean up post-Fourth of July trash on Purdy Spit

Jul 05, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Fourth of July revelers left plenty of detritus on the Purdy Spit, despite signs noting a ban on fireworks there and a tide that must’ve made setting them off there difficult. Volunteers gathered Saturday morning to clean up.

Big Pickleball seeks toehold in Gig Harbor while the sport thrives with new public options for play

Jul 03, 2025 | By: Ted Kenney

At least two companies are looking in to operating indoor pickleball facilities in Gig Harbor, but they haven’t found the right spot yet.

Lane closures expected on two bridges during week of July 7

Jul 03, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Overnight lane closures are planned for the Purdy Bridge July 7 and 8; daytime lane closures will hit the westbound Narrows Bridge July 7 through 10.

Evictions spike in Pierce County, around the state

Jul 03, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Pierce County had 3,568 evictions in 2024, a 22% jump from the prior year. Evictions were up 33% from pre-pandemic levels.

State program examines alternatives to problematic chemicals in artificial turf, other products

Jul 02, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The state departments of Ecology and Health are leading an effort to determine whether turf can be manufactured without hazardous chemicals.

From no car radio to European stages: A chat with Tacoma Opera general director Limuel Forgey

Jul 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Limuel B. Forgey III grew up poor and was the first person in his family to attend college. Now, the Gig Harbor resident is the general director of the Tacoma Opera, which is staging Wagner’s Das Rheingold in October.