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

Photos | Gig Harbor Garden Tour showcases flood of floral elegance

Jun 29, 2025 | By:

Photos by Carolyn Bick from the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Saturday, June 28.

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Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect

Jun 26, 2025 | By:

Hospitals must submit staffing plans that include a minimum number of employees assigned to be in each unit at each hour of the day.

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Gig Harbor Garden Tour is this weekend; here’s what you’ll see

Jun 26, 2025 | By:

Take a look inside the seven Gig Harbor-area gardens that are part of this year’s tour.

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Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature

Jun 25, 2025 | By:

The new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.

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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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