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

Altrusa, Food Backpacks 4 Kids team up on summer lunch program

Jun 25, 2025 | By:

The free Summer Lunch Program returns on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 8 at these Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula locations.

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Day Tripper | Bainbridge packs a lot of fun into a small island

Jun 24, 2025 | By: Mary Williams

In many ways, Bainbridge reminds Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams of Gig Harbor.

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Harbor Happenings | Tour some of the area’s most beautiful gardens

Jun 24, 2025 | By:

The Gig Harbor Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.

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Out of the Archives | Accidentally discovering the carver of the Thunderbird International Race Trophy

Jun 23, 2025 | By: Stephanie Lile

The beautifully carved trophy, previously awarded to the winner of a regatta of the Gig Harbor-designed boats, is at Harbor History Museum.

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Peninsula School District committee says high schools should be “highest priority” to upgrade 

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

Peninsula High hasn’t been upgraded since 2004, and parts of it were built in 1946. GHHS was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1991.

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John and Marilyn Ross lived together, left together and will rest together

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

Married 77 years, they passed within 15 days of each other earlier this year. The Ross family is hosting a celebration of life on Saturday.

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State Parks flushes Cutts Island floating toilet project

Jun 23, 2025 | By:

The state had hoped to open the facility off Kopachuck State Park last spring, but ran into too many obstacles.

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Photos: Pride in the Park 2025

Jun 22, 2025 | By:

Photos from the third annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor’s Hammer third at U.S. Nationals

Jun 20, 2025 | By:

The former Tide shaved 10 seconds off his best time, putting him squarely in contention for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.

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Being Neighborly | You have to get up pretty early to volunteer like these nonagenarians

Jun 20, 2025 | By:

Harris Atkins and Richard Russell accomplish more before 5 a.m. than many people do the whole day. And they’re both 92 years old.

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