Community

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

City honors retired police chief Busey

Jun 30, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.

Photos | Gig Harbor Garden Tour showcases flood of floral elegance

Jun 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Photos by Carolyn Bick from the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Saturday, June 28.

Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect

Jun 26, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Hospitals must submit staffing plans that include a minimum number of employees assigned to be in each unit at each hour of the day.

Gig Harbor Garden Tour is this weekend; here’s what you’ll see

Jun 26, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Take a look inside the seven Gig Harbor-area gardens that are part of this year’s tour.

Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature

Jun 25, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.

Altrusa, Food Backpacks 4 Kids team up on summer lunch program

Jun 25, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

The free Summer Lunch Program returns on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 8 at these Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula locations.

Day Tripper | Bainbridge packs a lot of fun into a small island

Jun 24, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

In many ways, Bainbridge reminds Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams of Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings | Tour some of the area’s most beautiful gardens

Jun 24, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The Gig Harbor Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.

Out of the Archives | Accidentally discovering the carver of the Thunderbird International Race Trophy

Jun 23, 2025 | By: Stephanie Lile

The beautifully carved trophy, previously awarded to the winner of a regatta of the Gig Harbor-designed boats, is at Harbor History Museum.

Peninsula School District committee says high schools should be “highest priority” to upgrade

Jun 23, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

Peninsula High hasn’t been upgraded since 2004, and parts of it were built in 1946. GHHS was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1991.

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