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

Senior center construction could begin in 2028

Dec 18, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation announced plans for a new, $14 million senior center at the corner of Point Fosdick Drive and 36th Street NW.

Donate in style to Fashion Pop-Up at Henderson Bay High School

Dec 17, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

The Fashion Pop-Up provides free threads to Peninsula School District students. It’s looking for donations of teen-friendly attire.

Peninsula High receives national honor from Special Olympics, ESPN for inclusive sports Unified

Dec 17, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

Peninsula High has earned national recognition as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, one of just two schools to win the award this year in Washington state.

Van der Veen Jewelers in Uptown closing on Dec. 23

Dec 16, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

Owner Jann van der Veen died in April, and his family decided to close the store by the end of the year.

Old VW decorated for the lighted car parade

Harbor Happenings | Lighted Car Parade, Holiday Village and Santa everywhere

Dec 16, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The last weekend before Christmas is near! Plenty of holiday activities are on tap in Gig Harbor and Olalla.

Trial of former teacher accused of child molestation begins

Dec 15, 2025 | By: Christina T Henry

The trial of Jordan Roy Henderson, who is accused of sexually assaulting four girls in his classes at Evergreen Elementary, began this month.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Little House in the Hayfield

Dec 15, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Fighting through multiple misspelled names and inaccurate dates, Greg Spadoni tracked the history of this distinctive house off Point Fosdick Drive.

74-bed tower now open at Silverdale hospital

Dec 12, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The new tower will ease pressure in the emergency room and expand access to specialty care at St. Michael Medical Center.

Gorst culvert projects will delay drivers starting next spring

Dec 11, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced plans to remove several culverts in Gorst and Port Orchard, projects which will cause traffic headaches for drivers headed to and from Kitsap County. Construction on the projects will begin next spring, WSDOT announced Tuesday, Dec. 9. WSDOT announced five culvert-replacement projects. Two will impact drivers traveling between