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1. Will median home prices reach $1 million soon in this part of Pierce County? (thenewstribune.com) — Gig Harbor's median home price is now around $939,000, far above the Pierce County average and raising real concerns about affordability for many local residents. Realtors and officials say demand, limited housing types, and high interest rates are keeping prices elevated, even as assessed values dip slightly and buyers gain a bit more negotiating power in today's slower market.
2. Three sentenced for post office burglaries (gigharbornow.org) — Gig Harbor's latest police blotter details federal prison sentences for a trio who burglarized several Western Washington post offices, including nearby Fox Island and Olalla. Locally, officers report several DUI and eluding cases involving Gig Harbor residents, from a slow-speed shoplifting pursuit to crashes on neighborhood streets and a driver leaving a cloud of marijuana smoke along Burnham Drive.
3. Locust Cider Sells Its Last Taproom, but the Vibe is Not Going Away (washingtonbeerblog.com) — Locust Cider's former taproom in Gig Harbor has been sold, but it will stay open with the same staff and an even bigger arcade focus under new owner Arthur Rodenhauser. Rebranded as Harbor Hideout, the spot will expand gaming and entertainment while still pouring Locust Cider, giving locals a refreshed hangout without losing the familiar neighborhood feel.
4. Week 5 football takeaways: Making sense of 3A PSL, Tacoma teams impress (thenewstribune.com) — Gig Harbor High's football team just stunned Lincoln at Tacoma's Lincoln Bowl, keeping the Tides unbeaten in 3A Puget Sound League play and shaking up the league race. Reporters break down what the upset means for Gig Harbor's title hopes, standout performances, and which upcoming matchups could decide playoff spots.
5. Wenatchee documentary wins award at Gig Harbor Film Festival (tri-cityherald.com) — Gig Harbor's own film festival recently honored "Precious Little Theater," a Wenatchee-made documentary about the Numerica Performing Arts Center, with its Inspirational Award at Galaxy Theatres. The four-day Gig Harbor Film Festival showcased regional and Washington-made films, also recognizing "The Mochi Movie" and "Man or Mountain" among its 2026 award winners.
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