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

Sports Beat | Tides sweep Fish Basket games

Jan 19, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor pulled away in the second half to win the boys Fish Basket game, 45-29. In the girls game, the Tides’ pressing defense smothered the Seahawks in a 51-28 win.

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Legislators see a threat in Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s committee testimony

Jan 19, 2026 | By: Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard

Three legislators, including a former Snohomish County sheriff, say Swank tried to intimidate lawmakers while testifying about proposed legislation on masks, sheriff qualifications and more.

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Local Night to Shine event looking for ‘buddy’ volunteers

Jan 19, 2026 | By:

Night to Shine buddies escort guests and help make the prom-style event memorable for the special needs guests.

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After 50-day stay in NICU, this family wanted to give back

Jan 16, 2026 | By:

Tessa and Jack Lindley organized a drive to help families with babies in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit, at St. Joe’s in Tacoma.

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FISH celebrates 50 years of neighbors helping neighbors

Jan 15, 2026 | By:

As the nonprofit marks its 50th anniversary, Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH honors the hundreds of volunteers who make the organization’s work possible.

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City may explore putting stormwater park at property it owns on Soundview Drive

Jan 15, 2026 | By:

Grant funds would cover a feasibility study for the stormwater park, which would manage stormwater runoff and provide recreational opportunities.

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Challengers emerge for both 26th District state representatives

Jan 14, 2026 | By:

Gig Harbor Republicans Katy Cornell and David Olson will run against freshman Democrat Adison Richards, while Democrat Renee Hernandez Greenfield challenges veteran Republican legislator Michelle Caldier Valdez.

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In the Margins | Remembering a rarity: George F. Russell, Jr.

Jan 14, 2026 | By: Chris Phillips

Chris Phillips pays tribute to business titan George F. Russell Jr., who was a ‘disrupter’ before that was a term and believed in “non-negotiable integrity.”

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Anthony’s Restaurants group buying Gig Harbor’s landmark Tides Tavern

Jan 13, 2026 | By:

Anthony’s “will steward [the Tides] in a way that honors its legacy and keeps the Tides unique and special in the decades to come,” Dylan Stanley said.

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Hearing examiner denies Kensington Gardens expansion

Jan 13, 2026 | By:

The decision puts up a roadblock on plans for six new buildings on the property in rural Gig Harbor. Kensington Gardens appealed it.

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