Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Albert Fleuss, a machinist whose work was critical to Gig Harbor’s early fishing fleet, deserves the same recognition as his successor.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | The lost machinist
In the early 1900s when Tacoma was still figuring out what kind of city to be, Don Wolford knew exactly who he was. He became a longtime Tacoma businessman, married his longtime girlfriend, had a child and scored a beachfront property.
Read More about Behind The Finds, Part 6: Don Wolford and his three-piece suits
Kelly Busey retired last week after 34 years with the department, including 12 as chief.
Read More about City honors retired police chief Busey
Photos by Carolyn Bick from the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Saturday, June 28.
Read More about Photos | Gig Harbor Garden Tour showcases flood of floral elegance
Hospitals must submit staffing plans that include a minimum number of employees assigned to be in each unit at each hour of the day.
Read More about Expanded hospital staffing law begins to go into effect
Take a look inside the seven Gig Harbor-area gardens that are part of this year’s tour.
Read More about Gig Harbor Garden Tour is this weekend; here’s what you’ll see
The new funding will expand access to field experience, industry site visits and additional program opportunities that connect classroom learning to real world careers.
Read More about Aviation Academy in Peninsula School District gets $179,000 from Legislature
The free Summer Lunch Program returns on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting July 8 at these Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula locations.
Read More about Altrusa, Food Backpacks 4 Kids team up on summer lunch program
In many ways, Bainbridge reminds Day Tripper columnist Mary Williams of Gig Harbor.
Read More about Day Tripper | Bainbridge packs a lot of fun into a small island
The Gig Harbor Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Tour some of the area’s most beautiful gardens