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

Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?

Apr 09, 2026 | By:

You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.

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Meet the poets coming to TCC’s Poetry in the Harbor

Apr 09, 2026 | By:

Michael Spence, Peter Ludwin, Katharine Threat and Chris Vega will read their works on April 23 at the Gig Harbor branch of Tacoma Community College.

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A Curious Bear is coming to downtown Gig Harbor

Apr 08, 2026 | By:

The Curious Bear Toy and Book Shop will open in the former Bird Nest Gallery location on Tarabochia Street as soon as next month.

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Peninsula fastpitch shuts out Gig Harbor, 10-0

Apr 08, 2026 | By:

After his team shellacked Gig Harbor 10-0 on Tuesday, April 7, Peninsula fastpitch coach Mike Paul made a bold statement. He declared this year’s Seahawks (9-1, 6-0 Puget Sound League) his “most talented (team) ever.” That’s saying a lot, given that his 2023 team went 29-2 and won the Class 3A state title. Did you

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PenLight board elections are happening now. These are the candidates

Apr 07, 2026 | By:

We asked to interview all six candidates for three seats on the PenLight board of directors. Only one agreed to speak with us.

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Harbor Happenings | Sasquatch lurks at Harbor Family Park

Apr 07, 2026 | By:

PenMet Parks’ Great Sasquatch Hunt is at Harbor Family Park this week. Pick up a passport at the park and find the five Sasquatches hiding there. Use each critters’ stamp to mark your passport. When you find all five Sasquatches, turn in your passport at the PenMet Recreation Center, 2524 14th Ave. NW for a

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Out of the Archives | The mysterious case of the velvet jacket

Apr 06, 2026 | By: Stephanie Lile

What is a libade? Find out by visiting Harbor History Museum’s Hostess with the Mostest exhibit.

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From Sputnik to Artemis, the future moves at the speed of light

Apr 06, 2026 | By: Chapin Day

News of a new moonshot (and the view from his home) rekindles Chapin Day’s interest in space exploration.

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Gig Harbor Now and Then | Many of you guessed it: Fitzgerald Ford was our Location of Mystery

Apr 06, 2026 | By: Greg Spadoni

Fitzgerald Ford, Fred Meyer, and a discussion of double-clutching are among the topics of this week’s column.

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Two in Tow & On The Go | Revisiting Picnic Park before it’s gone

Apr 03, 2026 | By:

A tucked-away Point Defiance playground may soon be replaced. Here’s why families should visit this nostalgic spot one last time.

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