Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
After a flood closed Lost Star last December, the community that Charlie Youngchild spent years cultivating bailed out her business.
Read More about How customers and community helped Lost Star get back in the game
Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools.
Read More about Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School boys
A big crowd turned out to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July.
Read More about Photos | Gig Harbor Fourth of July celebration
Ask Pat Schmidt to do something to make Gig Harbor a better community, and she’ll most likely say yes. That’s one reason that PenMet is honoring her with its Betty Lilienthal Award.
Read More about PenMet honors Pat Schmidt for her service to community
A co-owner of Blue Max, with locations in Puyallup and Buckley, plans to open Gig Harbor Meat Company on Kimball Drive.
Read More about New premium butchery coming to Gig Harbor
Minterbrook needed increased sewer service for Laguna’s, which proved to be a hurdle. A recent city council vote could allow the project to move forward.
Read More about City Council vote clears the way for Minterbrook oyster bar in Purdy
Design and permitting work on a Cushman Trail extension remain low on the priority list, because finding funding for it could be difficult.
Read More about City Council approves updated transportation plan
A celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is planned for July 4 at Skansie Park.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Happy birthday, America
Personal fireworks remain banned inside city limits, but the community is stepping up its Fourth of July plans in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Read More about Gig Harbor to celebrate the Fourth with a parade and pie (but still no fireworks)
Construction crews are at work on the Burnham Apartments, which is expected to bring six new buildings and 78 units to a 4.32-acre property on Burnham north of Harborview Drive.
Read More about From Conan Fuel to “condo quality” dwellings: new apartments to rise on Burnham Drive