Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
The change will occur in 2023, when the county will also be able to ban fireworks those two days in extremely dry weather.
Read More about County council limits fireworks to July 4, Dec. 31 in unincorporated Pierce
Story time for the youngest and a STEAM program for grade-schoolers are both held in a big field next to the library’s parking lot.
Read More about Kids reconnect safely through outdoor library programs
Drivers can get around the closure by popping down to or up from Harborview Drive via Rosedale Street. Harborview will remain open.
Read More about Lower Stinson Drive to be closed for five weeks
Peninsula stormed back from a 28-0 halftime deficit and, in the driving rain, tied the game in regulation and prevailed in overtime, 35-28.
Read More about ‘Unbelievable’ comeback leads Seahawks to sixth straight Fish Bowl victory
Eddon Boatyard will offer free tours Saturday and on other dates; Marketplace Grille is searching for a location that better fits its needs.
Read More about Boatyard offering free tours; Marketplace Grill relocating
Eighteen artists will display a wide variety of wares in and around Gig Harbor. They’ll show how it’s done and hope to inspire others to join them.
Read More about Meet the artists, view their works during studio tour
Gig Harbor has lost five straight Fish Bowls, but have been impressive in winning their first two games of the year. Peninsula also looked good last week in springing back from a season-opening loss.
Read More about Tides look to end Fish Bowl losing streak Friday night
The new Metropolitan Market, which opens Oct. 7, will feature three sitting areas and be like a restaurant in a grocery store, says manager Ginger Henderson.
Read More about Metropolitan Market manager leads verbal tour of store
The Cider Swig has been relegated to a drive-through, the Harbor History Museum’s History Rock auction was forced online and much of the Korean Chuseok Festival will be curtailed.
Read More about Three local events altered by COVID-19, weather
Three hundred forty-three firefighters and 16 police officers were among the 2,977 people who perished when airliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania Field.
Read More about Firefighters honor lives lost 20 years ago in 9/11 attacks