Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
PenLight wants to build a temporary storage yard on a portion of its 17 acres on Bujacich Road. Could the same property host its new headquarters some day?
Read More about Peninsula Light eyes Bujacich Road for minor expansion, and maybe bigger things down the road
The Peninsula Community Chorus, Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra and Narrows Music Society play spring concerts this weekend.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Chorus, orchestra, Harbor Winds perform spring concerts
The U.S. Department of Justice cited allegations that the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor has “failed to protect female prisoners” from transgender inmates.
Read More about Trump administration announces investigation of Gig Harbor prison
Also this week: Peninsula’s Baurichter makes state in tennis, district track begins and fastpitch, baseball and soccer teams open state play.
Read More about Sports Beat | Gig Harbor golfers come home with second-place trophies
The Waterfront Farmers Market opened under sunny skies on Thursday, May 21.
Read More about Photos | Busy first day for the Gig Harbor Waterfront Farmers Market
Travis and Emma Broussard, who are both trained in CPR and basic life support techniques, saved a life earlier this month.
Read More about Being Neighborly | Right people, right place, right time
A study presented recently to the City Council raises the specter of paid and timed parking in some areas of Gig Harbor. But staff said the city “isn’t anywhere near” needing to take that step.
Read More about Does Gig Harbor have a parking problem?
A Pierce County judge ruled that Mike Solan, a Seattle police officer and former union president, is eligible to run for Pierce County Council.
Read More about Solan a candidate for Pierce County Council after court victory
Milkvue Donuts operated for seven years in the Point Fosdick Square shopping center, but rising costs of rent and labor contributed to a decision to focus on wholesale.
Read More about Milkvue closes up shop, but still produces donuts for other stores
A 10-home subdivision is planned for 3.5 acres off 38th Avenue, near Peninsula Baptist Church and the Harborland mobile home park.
Read More about Rush proposes 10 new homes off 38th Avenue