Community

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

Buprenorphine, which helps opioid users after overdoses, being carried by paramedics in Kitsap

Jan 22, 2025 | By:

Buprenorphine helps addicts overcome withdrawal symptoms after an overdose. Some paramedics in neighboring Kitsap County will soon begin administering it.

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Ancich Dock project hits raw nerve: Is Gig Harbor a fishing town or yacht haven?

Jan 22, 2025 | By:

A proposal to rebuild the historic Ancich Dock would remove creosote-soaked pilings and provide more light for marine habitat. But neighbors have concerns about whether it provides enough parking and whether the new marina would infringe on the future Commercial Fishing Homeport.

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Applications being accepted for Mildred McColl Scholarship

Jan 22, 2025 | By: Rotary Club of Gig Harbor

The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor is currently accepting applications for the Mildred McColl Scholarship, a scholarship fund established to assist deserving students to achieve a post-secondary education.

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Harbor WildWatch’s Beach Monitoring Program keeps volunteers up late

Jan 21, 2025 | By:

The volunteers flock to area beaches in the darkest hours of winter to count sea stars, crabs and other creepy-crawly critters.

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Harbor Happenings | ‘Fish Wars,’ rope-splicing class and more

Jan 21, 2025 | By:

This week’s look at what is happening around Gig Harbor.

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Ty Buchanan the hero as Gig Harbor squeezes by Peninsula

Jan 17, 2025 | By:

The senior guard made big plays on both ends of the court during the closing minutes of Wednesday’s boys Fish Basket game.

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Sports Beat | Peninsula pulls away to win girls Fish Basket contest

Jan 17, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor played the Seahawks to a tie through three quarters, but Grace Richardson led a fourth-quarter run to cinch a win for Peninsula.

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Flu cases spiked in Pierce County in late December

Jan 17, 2025 | By:

Flu cases made up 5.6% of emergency department visits in Pierce County in late December, before dropping about a point last week

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Seven organizations get 2025 lodging tax grants from city

Jan 16, 2025 | By:

Lodging tax funds must go to organizations that promote tourism. Here are the local organizations getting grants in 2025.

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Gig Harbor Real Estate | Looking back at ’24, thinking ahead to ’25

Jan 16, 2025 | By: Alison Paoli

The Gig Harbor real estate market was remarkably resilient in 2024. Will that trend continue in 2025?

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