Community

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

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

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

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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John and Marilyn Ross lived together, left together and will rest together

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

Married 77 years, they passed within 15 days of each other earlier this year. The Ross family is hosting a celebration of life on Saturday.

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State Parks flushes Cutts Island floating toilet project

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

The state had hoped to open the facility off Kopachuck State Park last spring, but ran into too many obstacles.

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Photos: Pride in the Park 2025

Jun 22, 2025 | By:

Photos from the third annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor’s Hammer third at U.S. Nationals

Jun 20, 2025 | By:

The former Tide shaved 10 seconds off his best time, putting him squarely in contention for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.

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Being Neighborly | You have to get up pretty early to volunteer like these nonagenarians

Jun 20, 2025 | By:

Harris Atkins and Richard Russell accomplish more before 5 a.m. than many people do the whole day. And they’re both 92 years old.

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Whooping cough cases spiked sharply in 2024

Jun 19, 2025 | By:

The state recorded 25 times more cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2024 than in 2023.

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Buses crossing Narrows Bridge will pay tolls again starting this fall

Jun 19, 2025 | By: Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard

Legislators removed an exemption on tolls for buses during the 2025 session. The change will cost Pierce Transit about $61,000 a year.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Remains found at Purdy Park and Ride a year ago identified

Jun 19, 2025 | By:

The skeletal remains were those of a man who previously had been reported missing in the same area.

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Public gets first look at PenMet’s new recreation center

Jun 18, 2025 | By:

People are invited to experience the new facility for free during a grand-opening celebration on Saturday.

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