Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
The beautifully carved trophy, previously awarded to the winner of a regatta of the Gig Harbor-designed boats, is at Harbor History Museum.
Read More about Out of the Archives | Accidentally discovering the carver of the Thunderbird International Race Trophy
Peninsula High hasn’t been upgraded since 2004, and parts of it were built in 1946. GHHS was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1991.
Read More about Peninsula School District committee says high schools should be “highest priority” to upgrade
Married 77 years, they passed within 15 days of each other earlier this year. The Ross family is hosting a celebration of life on Saturday.
Read More about John and Marilyn Ross lived together, left together and will rest together
The state had hoped to open the facility off Kopachuck State Park last spring, but ran into too many obstacles.
Read More about State Parks flushes Cutts Island floating toilet project
Photos from the third annual Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Read More about Photos: Pride in the Park 2025
The former Tide shaved 10 seconds off his best time, putting him squarely in contention for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.
Read More about Sports Beat | Gig Harbor’s Hammer third at U.S. Nationals
Harris Atkins and Richard Russell accomplish more before 5 a.m. than many people do the whole day. And they’re both 92 years old.
Read More about Being Neighborly | You have to get up pretty early to volunteer like these nonagenarians
The state recorded 25 times more cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2024 than in 2023.
Read More about Whooping cough cases spiked sharply in 2024
Legislators removed an exemption on tolls for buses during the 2025 session. The change will cost Pierce Transit about $61,000 a year.
Read More about Buses crossing Narrows Bridge will pay tolls again starting this fall
The skeletal remains were those of a man who previously had been reported missing in the same area.
Read More about Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Remains found at Purdy Park and Ride a year ago identified