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

State Patrol seeks tips on hit-and-run collision on Highway 16

Sep 02, 2025 | By:

The Aug. 12 collision involved an unknown hatchback-style vehicle, which fled the scene. It happened on eastbound Highway 16 at Wollochet.

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City to hold police chief open house Thursday

Sep 02, 2025 | By:

Members of the public can meet four finalists for the city police chief position on Thursday; the city declined to say who they are.

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Kensington Gardens’ experts testify during third day of hearing

Sep 02, 2025 | By:

Experts testifying on behalf of the owners of Kensington Gardens presented their case last week before a hearing examiner.

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Wooden Boat Festival to relaunch recovered maritime photos

Sep 02, 2025 | By: Chapin Day

Images by Kenny Ollar, being digitized and organized by the Gig Harbor Boat Shop, will be on display this weekend at the Wooden Boat Festival.

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Harbor Happenings | Who let the dogs out?

Sep 02, 2025 | By:

Harbor Hounds, Fish Bowl and Race for a Soldier are all this weekend.

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Court puts new Madrona Links operator on hold

Sep 01, 2025 | By:

PenMet Parks sought to replace Stutsman Enterprise with Troon Golf on Sept. 1, but the court granted Stutsman a temporary restraining order.

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Fish Bowl set for Sept. 6, again at Mount Tahoma

Aug 29, 2025 | By:

Fish Bowl 2025, the matchup between Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools, will be played in Tacoma for the second consecutive year.

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Photos | Final Waterfront Farmers Market of 2025

Aug 29, 2025 | By:

See photos of the final Waterfront Farmers Market of 2025.

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Two in Tow & On the Go | Dash on over to this Tacoma park

Aug 29, 2025 | By:

Dash Point Park & Pier has sandy saltwater beach, fishing access, a picnic shelter, public restrooms, parking, and a small beach playground. The area is known as a beachy/cool/small-community that’s largely maintained that vibe over the decades.

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Stoplight finally directing traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing

Aug 28, 2025 | By:

The project was expected to be completed in a few months, but supply chain issues extended it to more than a year.

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