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Being Neighborly | Lasagna, with a dash of learning, at Harbor Montessori

Apr 24, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Students in the school’s Service Learning Club provided healthy meals to people in the area through the global nonprofit Lasagna Love.

Peninsula School District taps the brakes on screen time for students

Apr 23, 2026 | By: Christina T Henry

District leaders, responding to concern from parents over screen time in schools, are tapping the brakes on the use of digital technology in teaching and learning.

Narrows Bridge lane closures will continue for ‘multiple days’

Apr 23, 2026 | By: Gig Harbor Now Staff

Two lanes of the aging bridge from Tacoma to Gig Harbor will remain closed while crews repair a joint.

Lego drive honors former Peninsula High student who died in 2023

Apr 22, 2026 | By: Marsha Hart

Ross Tello spent most of a year at Seattle Children’s Hospital while he fought cancer. His family honors his memory with an annual drive to collect and donate lego sets for current patients there.

Harbor WildWatch volunteers learn the art and science of seaweed

Apr 22, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The volunteers made some im-press-ive artwork during the special event last week.

Gig Harbor to appoint two new arts commissioners

Apr 22, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

Robin Avni and Nora Ekstein volunteered to fill two vacancies on the city of Gig Harbor Arts Commission.

City considers future of two rental properties

Apr 21, 2026 | By: Carolyn Bick

The rental properties are on Soundview Drive and at Wilkinson Farm Park. One could become a future gathering place for seniors, while the other may be demolished.