Community

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

Gig Harbor man invites you to capture an image of Washington for a cause

May 14, 2026 | By:

The Capture WA contest combines two of Tyler Freeman’s passions: Photography and helping refugees.

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Solar array in Purdy ready to start producing power

May 13, 2026 | By:

The solar array at the old Purdy landfill site can open as soon as Pierce County and PenLight finalize a couple of agreements.

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Rotary Club offers to organize North Creek restoration efforts

May 13, 2026 | By:

The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor wants to help organize volunteer efforts to improve the health of North Creek and its watershed.

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Here’s how some of those bills in Olympia will affect life in Gig Harbor

May 12, 2026 | By:

We spoke with Mayor Mary Barber and City Administrator Katrina Knutson about legislation the city supported and opposed during the 2026 legislative session.

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Harbor Happenings | Wooden boats, beer and cider, and more

May 12, 2026 | By:

Some classic boats will sail into the harbor this weekend. So will craft brewers and cider makers.

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Harbor in Bloom Festival sprouts up at the Civic Center

May 11, 2026 | By:

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.

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Gig Harbor author Matt Dinniman made a quick crawl up the bestseller list

May 11, 2026 | By:

Matt Dinniman built the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl, a sensation in an emerging literary genre, from coffee shops in Gig Harbor.

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Former teacher convicted of assaulting students sentenced to maximum prison time

May 08, 2026 | By:

A judge sentenced Jordan Roy Henderson, 36, to a minimum of 66 years in prison.

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Filing week is over; here’s who will be on ballots this year

May 08, 2026 | By:

Randy Phillips filed to run for a state House position, Damon Townsend joined the race for Pierce County auditor and Ann E. Jolie will seek a county council seat.

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor wins league baseball title with another narrow win over Peninsula

May 08, 2026 | By:

Tides reliever Max Bergford shut down the Seahawks and senior Hunter Payne again drove in the winning run in the PSL title game.

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