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

Cold plunging advocate says the water’s just fine, even in winter

Dec 31, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Renate Rain and the Puget Sound Plungers say a cool dip in the sound is good for your mental health and helps connect you to nature.

Lighting of menorah celebrates Jewish holiday of Chanukah

Dec 30, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

The community celebrated Chanukah by lighting a menorah at Skansie Brothers Park in Gig Harbor.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Sometimes, it seems like this is the only building in town

Dec 29, 2024 | By: Greg Spadoni

Monty’s Furniture was located (you guessed it!) at the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive in 1952.

Menorah at Uptown Gig Harbor vandalized

Dec 29, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Unknown vandals knocked the menorah over, tore out its lights and bent back its branches.

Sports Beat | Swimming teams headed for a showdown

Dec 27, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Both local boys swimming teams are undefeated in Puget Sound League meets ahead of a Jan. 9 showdown at Peninsula High.

United HealthCare, VMFH agree on new multi-year contract

Dec 27, 2024 | By: Conor Wilson

The agreement means St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor and St. Francis Medical Center in Silverdale will remain in-network for United customers.

A conversation with new Peninsula Art League President Robin Avni

Dec 26, 2024 | By: Carolyn Bick

Robin Avni sat down with Carolyn Bick to discuss her journalism background, upcoming book at what’s next for PAL.

Derek Kilmer chaired the Modernization Committee that worked on fixing the way government works.

Kilmer closing the book on political career

Dec 26, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

After eight years in the state Legislature and 12 in Congress, Derek Kilmer will shift careers to the Rockefeller Foundation’s philanthropic work.

Day Tripper | A visit to Poulsbo, Washington’s Little Norway

Dec 24, 2024 | By: Mary Williams

Out of town guests almost always enjoy a trip to Poulsbo, the center of Scandinavian culture on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Harbor Happenings | Hanukkah celebrated at Skansie Park

Dec 24, 2024 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The downtown Gig Harbor Hanukkah celebration starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29.

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