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

Harbor Happenings | Airport Day, a FISH celebration and more

Aug 25, 2026 | By:

Also on tap during this fun and busy weekend: Airport Day, a celebration of FISH and much more.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pinning down the location of interesting things found in Gig Harbor

Aug 24, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Also, our next question of local history involves three Gig Harbor houses that shared something interesting back in 1954.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | Nature and industry at Chambers Creek Regional Park

Aug 21, 2026 | By:

Tonya and the crew found trains, tunnels and scary bees on a recent trip to Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.

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Photos: 2026 Chalk the Harbor

Aug 20, 2026 | By:

Photos from the 2026 Chalk the Harbor festival, held Aug. 15.

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Idea for Garden of Peace concerts sprouted from a tiny seed

Aug 20, 2026 | By:

Zach and Rebekah Blue, whose home was featured on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour, are bringing musical artists to their property for intimate concerts this summer.

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Gig Harbor man is at the eye of the pickleball storm with the Seattle Tsunami

Aug 20, 2026 | By: Nathan Hyun

Brian Baker is ranked among the top 10 senior men’s pickleball players in the country and plays professionally with a Seattle club.

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Gig Harbor hires new athletic director

Aug 20, 2026 | By:

Erick Counts, a longtime coach and teacher at schools around the region, took up his new duties this month.

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A look inside 3509 Harborview Drive

Aug 18, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Greg Spadoni spends his time chronicling and preserving Gig Harbor’s history. But after taking a look inside 3509 Harborview Dr., he says the home deserves a decent burial.

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New owners propose to demolish 126-year-old house and cabin in Millville district

Aug 18, 2026 | By:

The new owners of a 126-year-old home at 5906 Harborview Drive do NOT plan to build condos. But they do plan to build a larger home there.

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Revised Harbor Winds plans call for 77 homes to replace forest east of Highway 16

Aug 18, 2026 | By:

The city of Gig Harbor is accepting public comment on the Harbor Winds development through Wednesday, Aug. 19.

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