North Creek culvert replacement on hold for now
Nov 10, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe city wants to replace a box culvert that carries North Creek under Harborview Drive, but first it has to resolve the matter of salmon incubators there.
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Gig Harborites love the natural surroundings in which they live, and Gig Harbor Now staff members keep them apprised of opportunities to enjoy and preserve their forests, waters and creatures.
The ‘Jonny Appleseeds’ of Manila clams and Pacific oysters
Nov 05, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickA Fish and Wildlife biologist discussed shellfish management efforts last week during the KGI Watershed Council’s annual State of the Watershed meeting.
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Rush’s North Annex proposal calls for apartments, possible medical facility on Canterwood Boulevard
Sep 30, 2025 | By: Ted KenneyThe Gig Harbor North Annex proposal, located near St. Anthony Hospital and Target, would bring 108 apartments to land on Canterwood Boulevard.
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Parks Department outlines management plan for fourth phase of txʷaalqəł Conservation Area
Sep 25, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe txʷaalqəł Conservation Area is a more than 52-acre parcel the city acquired between 2022 and 2024.
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Young filmmakers tell little-known story of a captured Southern Resident orca
Sep 15, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick“Echoes of the Sound,” a documentary about the capture of a young orca in Vaughn Bay in 1968, shows at the upcoming Gig Harbor Film Festival.
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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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PenMet announces fall closure of Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park
Aug 27, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe 10-week closure of the beloved DeMolay Sandspit Park on Fox Island allows removal of a bulkhead and restoration of a beach.
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PenMet adding 39 acres to McCormick Forest Park
Aug 27, 2025 | By: Ed FriedrichThe park district was awarded a second grant Tuesday, the two of which will cover the estimated $1.7 million cost.
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Pierce County seeks public’s experiences with sea level rise amid increase in flooding
Aug 21, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickFlooding has afflicted homes and businesses in the peninsula and across the county in recent years. Pierce officials want to learn more.
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County seeking comments on Fox Island Bridge replacement
Aug 06, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffPierce County invites the public to comment on a Determination of Significance, which is required when a project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts.
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