Harbor Happenings | Lighted Boat Parade brightens the harbor
Dec 09, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonThe Lighted Boat Parade, one of Gig Harbor’s best-loved holiday traditions, starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Katrinka Finkelsplatt limps out of the harbor
Dec 08, 2025 | By: Chapin DayWhen the Katrina Finkelsplatt changed hands recently, the only people happier than the buyer and the seller were local police, environmental advocates and waterfront property owners.
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It takes a village to raise a Christmas tree
Dec 08, 2025 | By: Marsha HartThe city of Gig Harbor’s Christmas tree has roots at Joint Base Lewis McChord and in a community’s desire to celebrate the holiday.
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Two in Tow & On The Go | Shopping for a wish
Dec 05, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandDo the tags on the Gig Harbor Lions Club Giving Trees represent real wishes? We share our experience.
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Aviation Academy priming the pipeline for next generation of airline pilots
Dec 04, 2025 | By: Christina T HenryThe Aviation Academy at Peninsula School District launched this fall and already has students dreaming of soaring careers.
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PenMet honors Olympic Civic Services with second Lilienthal Award
Dec 03, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Now StaffThe Lilienthal Award recognizes “exceptional advocates” that contribute to PenMet’s mission. This year, it went to OCS and founders Joe Hillyer and Gary Parker.
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900 miles to Patterson’s Farm Market
Dec 03, 2025 | By: Julie Warrick AmmannPatterson’s Farm Market, a Gig Harbor institution, is back in its seasonal spot near Anderson’s General Store on Point Fosdick Drive.
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‘Jumping Jane’ Jackman’s state title could be first of many accolades
Dec 02, 2025 | By: Dennis BrowneJackman, a Gig Harbor freshman, won a Class 3A state championship last month. She’s already thinking about possible future Olympic dreams.
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Harbor Happenings | Tree-lighting flips the switch on the holidays
Dec 02, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonSaturday, Dec. 6, is going to be lit in downtown Gig Harbor.
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Ivar’s Seafood Bar coming to Uptown Gig Harbor
Dec 01, 2025 | By: Vince DiceIvar’s President Bob Donegan said the new Gig Harbor location could be open as soon as February.
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