Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
The district trained staff on immediately correcting slurs and other hate speech, and principals report improved environments. But a recent report shows PSD still has work to do.
Read More about Peninsula School District calls out ‘slurs’ in fight against harassment, intimidation and bullying
The newest residents at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium are … trolls? Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams explains why.
Read More about Day Tripper | Trolling the animals
Here’s where to find information about trick or treats, trunk or treats and other Halloween celebrations in Gig Harbor.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | It’s officially spooky season
All of Gig Harbor Now’s election coverage, in one place.
Read More about Voters guide: Here’s where to find all of our election coverage
Freshman Democrat Emily Randall won nearly 60% of the vote in the August primary and faces Bremerton Republican Teresa Fox in the general.
Read More about A quiet campaign in the Sixth Congressional District
Gig Harbor is tied atop the Division One standings, while Peninsula is unbeaten in Division Two.
Read More about Sports Beat | Water polo teams dominating their divisions
The Buoy oh Buoy installation consists of wooden tags, decorated by community members at last summer’s Chalk the Harbor, hanging on a fishing corkline.
Read More about Latest community art project buoys Ancich Park
Commuters will need to strategize to avoid getting stuck in traffic during the two-week closure of two lanes of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which starts Oct. 24.
Read More about Heading to Gig Harbor westbound on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge? Pack a snack
Democrat Hernandez Greenfield and Republican Cornell are running for the position being vacated by Michelle Valdez.
Read More about 26th District Position 2: Katy Cornell, Renee Hernandez Greenfield seek vacant House seat
Democrat Adison Richards is finishing his first term in the Legislature. Republican David Olson wants to replace him.
Read More about 26th District Position 1: Freshman Democrat faces challenge from PSD board member