Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Incumbent Jeni Woock captured 71% of the votes in the three-person August primary election. Robert Wiles followed with 17%.
Read More about Gig Harbor Council 1: Woock held large margin over Wiles in primary
About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.
Read More about Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race
The victim was assaulted by five teens, who fled, but he wouldn’t cooperate with the police.
Read More about Student assaulted by outsiders at Gig Harbor High
Several actions have been taken the past few years to recognize the historical importance of the area where Gig Harbor now sits to its original inhabitants.
Read More about City, Puyallup Tribe acknowledge stronger relationship
Though Oliver Colglazier’s disorder prevents him from getting a driver’s license, Make-a-Wish presented him with the next best thing.
Read More about Make-a-Wish delivers on Oliver’s golf cart dream
Taylor Shellfish Farms would replace Manila clam and oyster beds on the 25.5-acre site with geoduck clam farming.
Read More about Public input sought on proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon
In-person poetry readings return on three consecutive Saturdays, followed by a workshop Nov. 7 at Ocean5.
Read More about Poetry readings kick off Saturday at history museum
The Swim Safe Gig Harbor group believes there’s a great need for a swimming facility in the Gig Harbor area, and is proposing PenMet’s Peninsula Gardens property as a site.
Read More about Grassroots group rouses support for community aquatics center
Seattle didn’t reach the postseason again, but the final games had a playoff atmosphere that hasn’t been felt in decades.
Read More about What a weekend to be a Mariners fan
The man’s father and riding companion was injured in the collision and was flown to the hospital.
Read More about Gig Harbor man killed in Oregon motorcycle crash