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

Harbor Happenings | Take a peak under the sea on the last day of winter

Mar 18, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

The first day of spring is Thursday, March 20. It’s time to start going outside again.

Invitation Bookshop moving to new location, while downtown tap room has a new owner

Mar 17, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

Invitation Bookshop is moving to Judson Street, while a nearby craft beer tasting room has a new owner and a new look. Invitation is still open in the Uptown neighborhood, but owner Allyson Howard hopes to complete the move to 3119 Judson Street by next month. Meanwhile, Matt Burnett recently purchased the former Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor firefighters rescue man and dog after fall from cliff

Mar 17, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

The 100-pound Doberman tumbled over a cliff late Sunday, and its person went down after it. Firefighters helped get them back on high ground.

Deputies, firefighters find no evidence of explosive device after a boom on Fox Island

Mar 14, 2025 | By: Vince Dice

One person described the sound as the equivalent of 10 to 15 M80s fireworks going off at once.

On the water with some of the nation’s best canoe and kayak racers

Mar 14, 2025 | By: Dennis Browne

The Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team regularly wins national championships. And you don’t win national titles by only training when it’s warm.

Two In Two & On The Go | Our 2025 guide to summer camps for kids

Mar 14, 2025 | By: Tonya Strickland

Somehow, it’s that time again—to register kiddos for a local lineup of 2025 summer camps. Here’s a closer look at the camps available in and around Gig Harbor.

Fitness program for those with chronic illnesses grows, thanks to a grant from Franciscan

Mar 13, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

A Virginia Mason Franciscan Health grant will help boost access to a YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap program that improves health for people facing diabetes, arthritis and other chronic illnesses.