Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
The next training class for potential Peninsula School District bus drivers starts Monday, Oct. 28. Chris Phillips talked to three local people who love driving a bus.
Read More about In the Margins | Getting curious, not judgmental, about school bus drivers
Some of the women who recently finished a R.A.D. (Rape, Aggression, Defense) self-defense training program in Gig Harbor have experienced some type of assault. One of them, who wished to remain anonymous, said that although she is an athlete, she wanted to take the class to learn how to protect herself. “I’m in therapy for
Read More about R.A.D. self-defense classes helps women ‘establish their power and control’
“When I was here, the harbor seal just went right under the dock and popped up on the other side,” Sarah Kelly excitedly says. Her eyes sparkle. “It was so close.” On this temperate day in early October, Kelly takes a sample of the water at Jerisich Dock. She is a Blue Water Task Force
Read More about Harbor WildWatch helps the Blue Water Task Force keep the water clean
Chances are, you’ve heard recent news reports about additions to the Seattle waterfront. There’s a new elevated park built into the hill about half-way between Pike Place Market and the Seattle Aquarium. Opened a couple of weeks ago to much fanfare, Overlook Park intrigued me. With a constant case of FOMO, I decided there was
Read More about Day Tripper | On the Waterfront (part 1)
The parks district terminated its operating agreement with Tyson and will vote whether to acquire 14 acres through eminent domain. Golfers shouldn’t notice any difference.
Read More about PenMet halts golf course lease, will consider eminent domain on missing parcel
The policy establishes that the district can discipline, or even fire, employees whose off-the-clock comments have an “adverse impact on district operations.”
Read More about Peninsula teachers, others blast school board’s new staff expression policy
The KGI (Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands) Watershed Council’s annual State of the Watershed meeting is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Civic Center on Grandview Street. The KGI Watershed Council, an advisory board to Pierce County, provides educational programs, outreach and workshops on watershed issues. The council includes representatives from city of Gig Harbor
Read More about Harbor Happenings | State of the Watershed meeting is Wednesday
The Halloween season brings trick-or-treat events downtown and at Uptown, the Witches Brew, Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee and much more.
Read More about Halloween Happenings | Trick or treats, harvest festivals and more options for spooky fun
Final, definitive proof that the editor is in no way improving these columns, which are already perfect when they are submitted.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Stop signs didn’t always look like this
Peninsula needs just one more win to join its rivals as girls soccer division title winners.
Read More about Sports Beat | Gig Harbor clinches division girls soccer title