Gig Harbor Now reporters chase down news that affects community residents, providing facts with context and perspective.
Americans with Disabilities Act improvements and other work will have to wait until next summer, as PenMet couldn’t get necessary permits in time.
Read More about DeMolay Sandspit Park improvements on hold until next year
M4S BBQ, owned by the family that operates My 4 Sons in the Tacoma area, could open within a couple weeks on Pioneer Way.
Read More about New M4S BBQ eatery replaces Brimstone in downtown Gig Harbor
The company had hoped to build 90 units on 18.64 acres in Purdy. The settlement allows one unit per acre and heads off a lawsuit.
Read More about Settlement opens door for Rush to pursue smaller development in Purdy
A recently concluded exhibit at the Seattle museum offered a rare glimpse at some of our nation’s founding documents.
Read More about Day Tripper | MOHAI hosted historic documents for America’s 250th
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 | Peninsula High School girls
Many noticed the crane and barge working adjacent to Ancich Park recently. Here’s what they were doing.
Read More about Skookum and Ironman put on a show along the waterfront
Also on tap during this fun and busy weekend: Airport Day, a celebration of FISH and much more.
Read More about Harbor Happenings | Final Summer Sounds, Waterfront Farmers Market are this week
News reports from the early 20th century shed light on where artifacts and remains were found in this Gig Harbor neighborhood.
Read More about Gig Harbor Now and Then | Pinning down the location of Native artifacts, remains found in Artena
Tonya and the crew found trains, tunnels and scary bees on a recent trip to Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.
Read More about Two in Tow & On the Go | Nature and industry at Chambers Creek Regional Park
Photos from the 2026 Chalk the Harbor festival, held Aug. 15.
Read More about Photos: 2026 Chalk the Harbor