Community

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

Pharmacies in flux following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy

Jul 10, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Bartell Drugs in Olympic Village will close Sept. 1, after the Rite Aid on Point Fosdick becomes a CVS. Both pharmacies have a lot of empty shelves.

Pierce County detox facility extends time patients spend recovering from opioid addiction

Jul 10, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

For decades, five days has been considered enough time to detox from alcohol or drug addictions. But withdrawal symptoms from fentanyl and other opioids are more severe.

picture of tacoma narrows bridge toll booths

WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment

Jul 09, 2025 | By: Ed Friedrich

Covid delayed the planned replacement midway through the tolling period. The new gear will remain just seven years until the bridge is paid off.

One person killed in fire on Key Peninsula early on the Fourth of July

Jul 08, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but fireworks were not believed to be involved.

Harbor Happenings | Sunshine, music and lavender are on the docket for this week

Jul 08, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Outdoor concerts are planned at Skansie Park, Sehmel Park and Uptown; meanwhile, Olalla hosts its Lavender Festival.

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.