Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Ferguson ordered the state to send $2.2 million per week to food banks as long as SNAP benefits are not available.
Read More about State to fund food banks during suspension of SNAP benefits
Both 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)
Read More about Sports Beat | Football teams eye playoff berths
Here are our favorite Trick-or-Treating neighborhoods in Gig Harbor.
Read More about Two In Tow & On The Go | Cool trick-or-treating neighborhoods
Editor’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
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Drive-by eggings plague Gig Harbor
The new call will require Harbor Arbor art to be sculpted on-site at Grandview Forest, rather than in a studio.
Read More about City Arts Commission to put out new call for Harbor Arbor Art
The 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.
Read More about Gig Harbor Junior Sailing gets $1 million gift and a permanent home
Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams visits Seattle’s Pioneer Square, Stadium District and Piers 58 and 62.
Read More about Day Tripper | On the waterfront (the end, probably)
Council members also discussed Jeni Woock’s statement from a previous meeting that density figures were produced “out of thin air,” which staff members denied.
Read More about City Council approves housing code update
Kit Wilson of Gig Harbor has made 12 films and participated in 212 film festivals during his career in the industry.
Read More about Local filmmaker tackles childhood abuse in new festival short
Community trick-or-treat events are planned for Harborview Drive and Uptown — and you might catch a spooky drone show at the same time.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Halloween is on the horizon