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 examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.”
Read More about Hearing examiner verbally approves permit for Commercial Fishing Homeport
City staff suggested proceeding with a culvert replacement, but not replacing remote site incubators for salmon. One council member said he’d rather scrap the project altogether.
Read More about Council mixed over North Creek culvert replacement project options
The solar array at the old Purdy landfill site can open as soon as Pierce County and PenLight finalize a couple of agreements.
Read More about Solar array in Purdy ready to start producing power
The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor wants to help organize volunteer efforts to improve the health of North Creek and its watershed.
Read More about Rotary Club offers to organize North Creek restoration efforts
The volunteers made some im-press-ive artwork during the special event last week.
Read More about Harbor WildWatch volunteers learn the art and science of seaweed
Harbor WildWatch’s first Low Tide Tour of 2026 was Sunday.
Read More about Low tides make for Purdy good marine life viewing at Purdy Spit
Harbor WildWatch, the Great Peninsula Conservancy and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties are among 32 organizations to receive recently announced grants from The Russell Family Foundation.
Read More about Local organizations among those receiving Russell Family Foundation grants
You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.
Read More about Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?
Locks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.
Read More about City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek
The code update will make some land less developable in Gig Harbor, but future revisions to the city’s housing code will make other properties more developable.
Read More about City proposes increased protections for wetlands, other critical areas