New Gig Harbor High School principal promises ‘servant leadership, open door’
Sep 03, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryBob Marshall, the new principal at Gig Harbor High School, discussed his plans, leadership style and experience.
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State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.
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City to hold police chief open house Thursday
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickMembers of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.
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Kensington Gardens’ experts testify during third day of hearing
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickExperts testifying on behalf of the owners of Kensington Gardens presented their case last week before a hearing examiner.
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Wooden Boat Festival to relaunch recovered maritime photos
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Chapin DayImages by Kenny Ollar, being digitized and organized by the Gig Harbor Boat Shop, will be on display this weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival.
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Harbor Happenings | Who let the dogs out?
Sep 02, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonHarbor Hounds, Fish Bowl and Race for a Soldier are all this weekend.
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Court puts new Madrona Links operator on hold
Sep 01, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichPenMet Parks sought to replace Stutsman Enterprise with Troon Golf on Sept. 1, but the court granted Stutsman a temporary restraining order.
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Fish Bowl set for Sept. 6, again at Mount Tahoma
Aug 29, 2025 | By: Vince DiceFish Bowl 2025, the matchup between Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools, will be played in Tacoma for the second consecutive year.
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Two in Tow & On the Go | Dash on over to this Tacoma park
Aug 29, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandDash Point Park & Pier has sandy saltwater beach, fishing access, a picnic shelter, public restrooms, parking, and a small beach playground. The area is known as a beachy/cool/small-community that’s largely maintained that vibe over the decades.
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Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing
Aug 28, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.
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