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

2025 saw more evictions than ever in Washington state

Feb 26, 2026 | By:

In Pierce County, 3,655 eviction actions were filed last year, 87 more than in 2024. But the rate of growth has slowed.

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Greater Gig Harbor Foundation accepting 2026 Students of Distinction nominations

Feb 25, 2026 | By:

The 2026 Students of Distinction will be honored at a banquet on May 20 at Ocean5. If you know an outstanding member of the Class of 2026 from a Peninsula School District high school, now is the time to nominate them.

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Community outpouring of support follows death of Gig Harbor teen by suicide

Feb 25, 2026 | By:

Aumi Lynn Webster was at least the fourth Peninsula School District student to die by suicide in the past two years. Aumi’s mother is speaking out in hopes of reducing the stigma associated with suicide and mental health.

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Valdez not running for another term in the state House

Feb 24, 2026 | By:

Michelle (Caldier) Valdez announced that she will not seek a seventh term representing the 26th Legislative District in Olympia.

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Peninsula’s Bailey Parker wins third consecutive state wrestling championship

Feb 24, 2026 | By:

Parker pinned all four opponents at Mat Classic last weekend, winning the 155-pound state title and becoming Peninsula’s first three-time individual champ.

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Five dead in incident near Lake Kathryn

Feb 24, 2026 | By:

An unknown number of people died in an incident near Lake Kathryn on the Key Peninsula Thursday; a deputy reportedly shot the suspect.

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Parks Commission recommends city consider installing wind phone

Feb 24, 2026 | By:

A wind phone is a disconnected telephone in a natural setting that grieving people can use to privately express their feelings or speak with loved ones who have died. 

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Harbor Happenings | Quilts tell a story at library event

Feb 24, 2026 | By:

Quilts by Freddie Smith of Tacoma are on display at the Gig Harbor Library.

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Gig Harbor family among those stranded amid drug violence in Mexico

Feb 23, 2026 | By:

The death of a cartel leader left many tourists in Puerto Vallarta and other cities in Mexico fearing for their safety.

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Even more Devoted: Popular North Harborview spot growing into adjacent space

Feb 23, 2026 | By: Suzanne Roig

Devoted Kiss, a breakfast and lunch restaurant where the line is often out the door, is adding seating and other amenities with its expansion.

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