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

Vigil honors memory of women killed in stabbing near Wauna

Mar 05, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

About 100 people attended a vigil on March 4 to memorialize Zoya Shabylinka, Joanne Brandani, Stephanie Killilea and Louise Talley.

City considers joining organization to support its military families

Mar 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The city council heard a presentation from South Sound Military and Communities Partnerships, an organization that builds relationships between Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma and local jurisdictions.

Pierce County Council approves public safety sales tax after hours of discussion

Mar 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The 0.1% sales tax levy will go into effect on July 1, with proceeds going toward the sheriff’s office, jail and other public safety purposes.

Peninsula NJROTC Academic Team earns trip to national championship in D.C.

Mar 04, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

John McDaniel, Enrico Shein, Sydney Gardner and Derek Liu make up the team of local students competing in the 2026 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Championship.

Gary Parker to seek seat in state Senate

Mar 03, 2026 | By: Conor Wilson

Gary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist from Gig Harbor, is seeking the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Deb Krishnadasan.

Local bank branch’s team is leading the most important Relay race

Mar 03, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

The American Cancer Society named a team representing the Gig Harbor branch of Commencement Bank as its Nationwide Corporate Relay for Life Team of the Year for 2025.

Letter to the Editor | Remember Zoya Shablykina for her life, not how she died

Mar 03, 2026 | By: Rob Knowles

Zoya Shablykina’s family issued a statement on the tragedy on the Key Peninsula and the failure of the mental health system.

Harbor Happenings | Empty Bowls, Restaurant Week on the horizon

Mar 03, 2026 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Get some good eats in Gig Harbor: Empty Bowls and Chowderfest are Saturday, and Restaurant Week starts Sunday.

City arts commissioners, local volunteer among those killed in Key Peninsula stabbing

Mar 02, 2026 | By: Vince Dice

City arts commissioners Stephanie Killilea and Joanne Brandani and community volunteer Louise Talley were among those who died on Feb. 24 near Lake Kathryn.