News

Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.

Auburn hands Gig Harbor boys only second setback of year in district playoffs

Feb 12, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Tides were hamstrung by foul trouble in 78-66 loss, look to spring back Wednesday in loser-out tilt against Lincoln.

A look at Eddon Boatyard from the Bay in Gig Harbor

Good For You: Students make deans lists, graduate

Feb 12, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

13 local students make deans lists around the country and three receive their degrees.

Gig Harbor girls punch ticket to state; Peninsula still has a shot

Feb 12, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

The Tides downed Auburn Mountainview, 61-48, in their district opener while Peninsula fell to Lincoln, 44-37.

Lost draw keeps Seahawk boys out of playoffs

Feb 10, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Peninsula wound up tied with Yelm for the South Sound Conference’s final postseason berth, but lost the decisive draw.

Nic Fortney celebrates his first career 3 as he is mobbed at center court

Both Tides teams, Seahawks girls opening state basketball playoffs

Feb 10, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

The Gig Harbor and Peninsula girls begin the road to the state tournament on Friday followed by the Tides boys on Saturday.

New museum exhibits feature little boats, racing roosters

Feb 10, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Boats from 14 inches to 14 feet are on display at Harbor History Museum, along with photographs and ephemera from Clarence Shaw’s racing roosters.

City taking applications for non-motorized boat storage at Ancich Park

Feb 08, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Spaces will be available for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for six-month stints beginning in July, though the building might open early for the first group.

Peninsula school officials affirm radio station’s future is TBD

Feb 07, 2022 | By: Christina T Henry

District officials will weigh value to students of broadcasting classes (now suspended)

Tides, Seahawks advance swimmers, wrestlers in postseason competition

Feb 06, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

Tides boys swimmers qualified nine entries for state and Seahawks wrestlers advanced eight to regionals.

A photo of the front of Gig Harbor City Hall.

Gig Harbor seeking input on short-term rentals, help for homeless

Feb 06, 2022 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Comments about short-term rentals are due by Feb. 18. A public hearing on transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and emergency shelters will be held Feb. 17.