Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
People are invited to experience the new facility for free during a grand-opening celebration on Saturday.
Read More about Public gets first look at PenMet’s new recreation center
Longtime Chief Kelly Busey retires on Monday, June 23. Lt. Tray Federici will be the interim chief, the city announced.
Read More about Lt. Tray Federici to serve as interim police chief after Busey retires
The pickleball courts also filled up quickly after a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring Peninsula High alum and running great Doris Heritage.
Read More about Kids dig new playground as city opens Doris Heritage Park
Also on Saturday: Make Music Day at Uptown Gig Harbor.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Pride in the Park celebration is Saturday at Skansie
Aramark takes over the contract from Sodexo starting next fall. Here’s what will be on the menu.
Read More about Peninsula School District getting first new food service provider in decades
Greg Spadoni compares scenes from “Hit,” the movie filmed in Gig Harbor, with current-day photos of the same locations.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | A glimpse of Gig Harbor in the 1970s
The No Kings demonstrators protested against Donald Trump’s administration on the president’s birthday.
Read More about Demonstrators flood Gig Harbor streets for ‘No Kings’ protest
Gig Harbor and Peninsula athletes earned all-conference honors following the spring sports season.
Read More about Sports Beat | Gig Harbor stars win division pitching honors
The Mountaineer Tree is an approximately 218-foot-tall living legend that’s called Tacoma home since the 1500s.
Read More about Two in Tow & On the Go | Tacoma’s Mountaineer Tree is a giant of the forest
The state declared a drought emergency for much of Western Washington, but not for Gig Harbor or the Kitsap Peninsula. Here’s why.
Read More about Drought declaration covers much of Western Washington — but not Gig Harbor