Gig Harbor Now reporters cover community events and efforts that benefit and entertain the community.
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I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent articles regarding our proposal to divide 23 1/2 acres into a 5-lot plat. The Pierce County Planning Department, the Fire Marshal, and the Health Department have all recommended approval. It is now being reviewed by an independent third-party Hearing Examiner. Our goal is create a sustainable and
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Events this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.
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Neighbors are fighting a proposal for new buildings at Kensington Gardens on Olson Road; meanwhile, the state issued a cease-and-desist letter for an alleged unlicensed adult family home there.
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Kelly Watson of Kensington Gardens alleged that the neighbors had un-permitted work done on their property. The neighbors deny that.
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The ordinance establishes a $25 million contingency fund to offset potential losses in federal funding.
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Photos from Chalk the Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2025.
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A Bremerton Kitsap Airporter driver searched everywhere on his shuttle to retrieve an heirloom for this Gig Harbor woman.
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Picnic, camp, boat, fish and hike 1.9 miles of trails at this family friendly state park near Port Orchard.
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Dispensers with free naloxone are available in Tacoma, Kitsap County and Home, but there are none in Gig Harbor.
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Grab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative
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