News
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PenLight board elections are happening now. These are the candidates
We asked to interview all six candidates for three seats on the PenLight board of directors. Only one agreed to…
Suzanne Roig·
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Harbor Happenings | Sasquatch lurks at Harbor Family Park
PenMet Parks’ Great Sasquatch Hunt is at Harbor Family Park this week. Pick up a passport at the park and…
Charlee Glock-Jackson·
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Two in Tow & On The Go | Revisiting Picnic Park before it’s gone
A tucked-away Point Defiance playground may soon be replaced. Here’s why families should visit this nostalgic spot one last time.
Tonya Strickland·
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It’s time to hit the turf at the new Gig Harbor Sports Fields
The complex includes two artificial turf, fully lighted fields developed in a partnership between the YMCA and the city. The…
Vince Dice·
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Neighbors of new Ivar’s get a sneak peak
The new Ivar’s Seafood Bar needed a dress rehearsal before its grand opening on Friday, April 3. So its neighbors…
Vince Dice·
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Plot on Hunt Street eyed as possible future site of affordable housing
The city deeded the land to FISH Food Bank in 2018, and now the nonprofit wants to give it back.…
Conor Wilson·
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Gig Harbor speech and debate team tops all Class 3A teams at state
The team finished just a few overall points behind Class 4A Newport, tying with Newport in the speech completion.
Christina T Henry·
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District names new principal for Peninsula High School
Josh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.
Christina T Henry·
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Arts Commission recommends groups to receive Creative Endeavor grants
The city renamed its arts grant program in honor of Joanne Brandani and Stephanie Killilea, arts commissioners killed in February.
Carolyn Bick·
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New Gig Harbor Ivar’s opening on Friday, April 3
A grand opening for the new Ivar’s on Point Fosdick Drive starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3.
Vince Dice·

