News

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

Barber emphasizes collaborative community governance in mayoral bid

Oct 06, 2025 | By: Carolyn Bick

Mary Barber, appointed mayor almost a year ago, is running for a full term with an eye on community input and collaboration.

Traffic stop, license plate-reading camera debate inspired mayoral challenger

Oct 06, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Chris Haywood, the only candidate who filed to challenge incumbent Mayor Mary Barber, says city government has done some “pretty dreadful things” to the public.

Gig Harbor Now and Then | Grave matters of life, death and debt

Oct 06, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

John Giblin’s grave isn’t lost after all. Neither is that of John Farragut (or Farrague?), but the man buried there is owed some money.

New welcome sign adds some color to city’s front door

Oct 03, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

The welcome sign on Pioneer Way near the westbound Highway 16 offramp was paid for by the Tallman family and the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor.

Sports Beat | Gig Harbor water polo takes a step up in competition level

Oct 03, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

The Tides water polo team now plays in Division I, against the state’s top powers. Also this week: Football, tennis and girls soccer.

26th District candidates pitch moderate stances on taxes and Trump

Oct 02, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The 26th District state Senate race pits appointed incumbent Deb Krishnadasan against six-term Rep. Michelle Caldier.

Two Loons takes flight as featured wine at Oyster Festival

Oct 02, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Two Loons Winery of Gig Harbor hopes festival-goers agree that the 2023 Alvarinho and 2018 Cabernet Franc go well with oysters.

Thriving Generation group aims to get families to put their phones down

Oct 01, 2025 | By: Marsha Hart

Thriving Generation, a newly formed group, hosts a campaign kickoff on Oct. 10 and hopes families will participate in a phone-free weekend in November.