Gig Harbor Now and Then | Meet the Swede who pioneered flight on the peninsula
Nov 03, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniGustav Stromer likely built the first “aeroplane” in the Gig Harbor area, though he shipped it to Tacoma before it took off.
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Nov 03, 2025 | By: Dave MartensYour donations are matched during the months of November and December through the Institute for Nonprofit News’ NewsMatch campaign.
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City considering increase in utility rates for next five years
Nov 02, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickCity officials say utility rates must increase to account for capital projects and an increase in cost to provide those services.
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Turnout looks low as general election approaches
Nov 02, 2025 | By: Vince DiceBallots must be either postmarked or placed in a drop box by Tuesday, Nov. 4, to count in this fall’s election.
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State to fund food banks during suspension of SNAP benefits
Oct 31, 2025 | By: Conor WilsonFerguson ordered the state to send $2.2 million per week to food banks as long as SNAP benefits are not available.
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Sports Beat | Football teams eye playoff berths
Oct 31, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneBoth local football teams should be squarely in the state Class 3A playoff picture if they can secure wins in Puget Sound League cross-divisional games on Saturday, Nov. 1. Both teams won on Oct. 24. Gig Harbor (5-3, 3-2 PSL) traveled to Bellarmine and lit up the scoreboard in a 42-20 win. Peninsula (5-3, 4-1)
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Two In Tow & On The Go | Cool trick-or-treating neighborhoods
Oct 31, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandHere are our favorite Trick-or-Treating neighborhoods in Gig Harbor.
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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Drive-by eggings plague Gig Harbor
Oct 30, 2025 | By: Vince DiceEditor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Gig Harbor police arrested three teenagers who wreaked havoc around the area on Oct. 22, throwing eggs at several vehicles before crashing a car into a light pole. The trio of troublemakers were also involved
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City Arts Commission to put out new call for Harbor Arbor Art
Oct 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe new call will require Harbor Arbor art to be sculpted on-site at Grandview Forest, rather than in a studio.
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Gig Harbor Junior Sailing gets $1 million gift and a permanent home
Oct 29, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe Stearns Family Foundation donated $1 million and use of space West Shore Marina to Gig Harbor Junior Sailing, which plans to build a permanent facility there.
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