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

Bridge talk attracts crowd to Fox Island county council meeting

Jun 04, 2025 | By:

Other topics were discussed, but it was discussion of a new bridge that drew 200 people to Fox Island’s Heart Church.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Man arrested on suspicion of robbery after shoplifting while carrying a knife

Jun 04, 2025 | By:

Also: A convenience store customer who doesn’t take rejection well and disruptions caused by someone huffing aerosol cans.

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PenLight CEO sued by board member, who calls for ratepayer vote on new HQ building

Jun 03, 2025 | By:

Peninsula Light board member Paul Alvestad says the organization is planning a new administration building that is “overpriced by millions.”

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Harbor Happenings | Music in the air at Gig Harbor High

Jun 03, 2025 | By:

Two high school band performances are this week, followed by a Harbor Winds concert on Sunday, June 8.

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2025 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know

Jun 02, 2025 | By:

The Maritime Gig Festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Here’s everything you need to know for the Grand Parade, Blessing of the Fleet and more.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | A nationally famous Gig Harbor fishing boat worker

Jun 02, 2025 | By: Greg Spadoni

Our previous Gig Harbor Now and Then column featured two questions of local history, both concerning Gig Harbor’s commercial fishing fleet. They are: Of all the men and women who worked on Gig Harbor commercial fishing boats, from 1868 to the present day, who was the best known during their time on a boat? Of all

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Croatia Day treats attendees to music, dance, and a newly opened netshed

Jun 01, 2025 | By:

The festival on Saturday celebrated Gig Harbor’s Croatian heritage and the refurbished and reopened Skansie Netshed.

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Being Neighborly | The No. 1 fan, and booster, of local sports teams

Jun 01, 2025 | By:

Some people call Pat Furman, owner of The Floatation Device in Purdy, the town’s unofficial mayor.

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Sports Beat | Gig Harbor falls in state baseball semifinals

May 30, 2025 | By:

Gig Harbor appeared on the verge of advancing to the Class 3A baseball state championship game after six innings of a semifinal matchup against Kennewick on Friday, May 30. The second-seeded Tides led 5-2 heading into the seventh and final inning against No. 3 Kennewick in Yakima. But the Lions rallied to tie and send

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Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history

May 30, 2025 | By:

Burley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.

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