Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Six local wrestlers place among the top five at regionals to advance to Mat Classic XXXIII Friday and Saturday at the Tacoma Dome.
Read More about Four Seahawks, two Tides wrestlers qualify for state tourney
The Tides were hamstrung by foul trouble in 78-66 loss, look to spring back Wednesday in loser-out tilt against Lincoln.
Read More about Auburn hands Gig Harbor boys only second setback of year in district playoffs
13 local students make deans lists around the country and three receive their degrees.
Read More about Good For You: Students make deans lists, graduate
The Tides downed Auburn Mountainview, 61-48, in their district opener while Peninsula fell to Lincoln, 44-37.
Read More about Gig Harbor girls punch ticket to state; Peninsula still has a shot
Peninsula wound up tied with Yelm for the South Sound Conference’s final postseason berth, but lost the decisive draw.
Read More about Lost draw keeps Seahawk boys out of playoffs
The Gig Harbor and Peninsula girls begin the road to the state tournament on Friday followed by the Tides boys on Saturday.
Read More about Both Tides teams, Seahawks girls opening state basketball playoffs
Boats from 14 inches to 14 feet are on display at Harbor History Museum, along with photographs and ephemera from Clarence Shaw’s racing roosters.
Read More about New museum exhibits feature little boats, racing roosters
Spaces will be available for kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddle boards for six-month stints beginning in July, though the building might open early for the first group.
Read More about City taking applications for non-motorized boat storage at Ancich Park
District officials will weigh value to students of broadcasting classes (now suspended)
Read More about Peninsula school officials affirm radio station’s future is TBD
Tides boys swimmers qualified nine entries for state and Seahawks wrestlers advanced eight to regionals.
Read More about Tides, Seahawks advance swimmers, wrestlers in postseason competition