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

Two Loons takes flight as featured wine at Oyster Festival

Oct 02, 2025 | By:

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

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

Oct 01, 2025 | By:

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.

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Canoe and Kayak Racing Team has a Special paddle planned for this weekend

Oct 01, 2025 | By:

The national-champion Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team will help Special Olympians learn about the sport on Sunday.

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Rush’s North Annex proposal calls for apartments, possible medical facility on Canterwood Boulevard

Sep 30, 2025 | By:

The Gig Harbor North Annex proposal, located near St. Anthony Hospital and Target, would bring 108 apartments to land on Canterwood Boulevard.

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Harbor Happenings | Celebrate fall and launch pumpkins at Scarecrow Festival

Sep 30, 2025 | By:

PenMet’s annual Scarecrow Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Sehmel Homestead Park.

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Arts Commission may re-issue call for Harbor Arbor Art

Sep 29, 2025 | By:

The Harbor Arbor Art project involves sculptures in the city’s Grandview Forest park. The sculptor wants to do the work at his studio.

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Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally promotes lifestyle choices to reduce risk

Sep 28, 2025 | By:

The Let’s Beat Breast Cancer rally promoted a plant-based diet, regular exercise, limiting alcohol and other lifestyle choices.

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Sports Beat | Tides overwhelm Seahawks in duel in the pool

Sep 26, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor defeats Peninsula 100-86 in swimming, both local football teams win and the Tides sweep a cross country meet.

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Washington tax receipts expected to slide further

Sep 25, 2025 | By: Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

Lawmakers raised taxes in several areas during the 2025 legislative session, but revenues are falling fall short of what they expected.

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City considers new protections for renters

Sep 25, 2025 | By:

The city council has not asked staff to draft any new legislation, but it has discussed steps like a landlord registry and extended notice for large rent hikes.

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