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

Intersection of 38th and 56th to close Oct. 17 and 18

Oct 12, 2026 | By:

Installing a new sewer line under the busy intersection is more complicated than expected, so the city will need to close it to traffic all weekend.

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Four-car collision caused backups on Narrows Bridge

Oct 12, 2026 | By:

Three people were injured in the crash that blocked traffic for about 90 minutes on Sunday afternoon.

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Sheriff’s Office finds no crime in incident that led to suspension of three Peninsula High staff members

Oct 09, 2026 | By:

The district’s investigation into the three suspended Peninsula High staff members remains ongoing, though the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said it found no crime.

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Two in Tow & On The Go | Returning to Chambers Creek Regional Park

Oct 09, 2026 | By:

This story is part of a two-part feature on taking kids to Chambers Creek Regional
Park. This time, it’s all about the beach and love locks.

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Peninsula School District students help draft proposed AI bill for nation’s K-12 schools 

Oct 08, 2026 | By:

Kainoa Coit of Peninsula High and Sophia Fenn of Gig Harbor represented Washington state at a student conference on AI rules last summer.

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Lighted Car Parade likely off for this year

Oct 08, 2026 | By:

The same four moms who started the Lighted Car Parade back in 2020 have organized it ever since. They’re looking for someone to take it over.

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How to build a beach: An illustrated guide in eight not-so-easy steps

Oct 07, 2026 | By: Chapin Day

Photos illustrate the steps a city contractor has taken to fix the beach between the Tides Tavern and the city of Gig Harbor’s Maritime Pier.

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Gig Harbor Police Blotter | Three sentenced for post office burglaries

Oct 06, 2026 | By:

The string of burglaries in July 2024 included break-ins at the Fox Island and Olalla post offices.

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Harbor Happenings | Retired Peninsula High teacher’s work on display at museum

Oct 06, 2026 | By:

Retired art teacher Curtiss Hall will discuss his work and his “watercolor batik” painting technique this week at Harbor History Museum.

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New owner to operate Locust Cider taproom; Gig Harbor Wine Co. moves downtown

Oct 05, 2026 | By:

Jason and Rebecca Spears retain ownership of the cidery brand, while a new operater takes over the taproom.

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