Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.
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Seeking a less stressful theater drop-off routine helped us find hidden critters and calm in Nori Kimura’s Tacoma skybridge mural.
Read More about Two in Tow & On The Go | Nori Kimura’s skybridge mural is a ‘serene portal’ through Tacoma
Young people in the Gig Harbor area visit hospitals for suicidal ideation at a higher rate than other areas of Pierce County. Mental health professionals are gathering with parents, caregivers and educators to tackle the problem.
Read More about Youth mental health experts to offer advice, resources at upcoming town hall
The Capture WA contest combines two of Tyler Freeman’s passions: Photography and helping refugees.
Read More about Gig Harbor man invites you to capture an image of Washington for a cause
The solar array at the old Purdy landfill site can open as soon as Pierce County and PenLight finalize a couple of agreements.
Read More about Solar array in Purdy ready to start producing power
The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor wants to help organize volunteer efforts to improve the health of North Creek and its watershed.
Read More about Rotary Club offers to organize North Creek restoration efforts
We spoke with Mayor Mary Barber and City Administrator Katrina Knutson about legislation the city supported and opposed during the 2026 legislative session.
Read More about Here’s how some of those bills in Olympia will affect life in Gig Harbor
Some classic boats will sail into the harbor this weekend. So will craft brewers and cider makers.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Wooden boats, beer and cider, and more
The first Harbor in Bloom Spring Faire is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Civic Center green on Grandview Street.
Read More about Harbor in Bloom Festival sprouts up at the Civic Center
Matt Dinniman built the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a sensation in an emerging literary genre, from coffee shops in Gig Harbor.
Read More about Gig Harbor author Matt Dinniman made a quick crawl up the bestseller list
A judge sentenced Jordan Roy Henderson, 36, to a minimum of 66 years in prison.
Read More about Former teacher convicted of assaulting students sentenced to maximum prison time