Community

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

Sports Beat: Peninsula fastpitch cruises into district semifinal

May 19, 2023 | By:

The second-ranked Peninsula fastpitch team earned a spot in the Class 3A state tournament by winning its first two games at the District 3/4 tournament in Lacey on Thursday, May

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Two in Tow & On the Go: Kenneth Leo Marvin Veterans Memorial Park

May 19, 2023 | By:

With Memorial Day right around the corner, we wanted to give a local shoutout to Clara and Wyatt’s current playground of choice – Kenneth Leo Marvin Veterans Memorial Park on Gig Harbor’s west side.

With its tall tower slide, friendship-making disc swing, and a stone monument honoring local veterans from the 1940s, this Gig Harbor city park is sure to be a fast fave among your kiddo crew, too.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter: Scammers steal $32,000 from local woman

May 18, 2023 | By:

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One. Scammers stole more than $32,000 from a 82-year-old Gig Harbor resident by claiming that

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Meetings next week to address Burley Lagoon geoduck farm proposal

May 18, 2023 | By:

The environmental impact study states that the 25.5-acre operation would have only negligible or minor impacts, but neighbors aren’t convinced.

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In the Margins: Bruce the boat whisperer keeps history afloat

May 17, 2023 | By: Chris Phillips

Ask those who have owned an old wooden boat, and it’s likely they will tell you a story involving family lore, lessons learned, and a few blissful moments on the

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City council considers proposal to demolish historic Masonic Lodge

May 17, 2023 | By:

The Gig Harbor City Council will consider a proposal to demolish the old Masonic Lodge building at Crescent Creek Park at its meeting on Monday, May 22. Renovating the historic

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Gig Harbor student helped pass bill to aid military families

May 17, 2023 | By:

Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed into law a bill recognizing school districts that show commitment to military students and their families. House Bill 1346 creates a Purple Star designation

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Three candidates file to run for PenMet commission post

May 16, 2023 | By:

Three candidates filed to run for a position on the Peninsula Metropolitan Park District board of commissioners during the first two days of candidate filing for the 2023 election. The

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Harbor Happenings: Gig Harbor Beer Festival on tap

May 16, 2023 | By:

The 12th annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Uptown pavilion. Tickets cost $32 and were still available as of

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Hospice chaplain helps patients find peace

May 15, 2023 | By:

When Pierre Allegre joined the United States Air Force 23 years ago, he had a master’s degree in divinity. He worked for 23 years as an Air Force chaplain. Allegre

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