Meet 57 juried artists at work across the region By Like Media Team For three days this September, artists throughout the greater Gig Harbor area will open their working studios and invite visitors to see what happens before a finished piece reaches a gallery wall. The Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour returns September 18 through 20, bringing together 57 juried artists at 23 studio locations across Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Fox Island, Olalla and Port Orchard. The free, self-guid

By Like Media Team Kate Diaz grew up in a real estate family. For years, she was certain she'd end up somewhere else entirely. She wanted a career built around people, not paperwork, and didn't expect to find that in real estate. She began to see that real estate could be less about transactions and more about helping people navigate decisions that would shape their lives for years. That was where she knew she could make a difference. One deal still sticks with her. A buyer w

Photo by In Gear Media By Like Media Team At its new home in the Peninsula Shopping Center, JAX Luxury Salon brings hair care, skincare, massage, nail services, and Japanese Head Spa treatments together in one place. The move brought private wellness suites, additional styling stations, and more room to slow the pace for every guest. JAX has served Gig Harbor since 1982 and now operates as an AVEDA Lifestyle Salon. As guests began requesting wellness services alongside color

By Paige Schulte, Entrepreneur & REALTOR® There's a particular kind of house that doesn't announce itself. No grand double staircase, no chandelier visible from the street. Its confidence lives in the details you only notice once you're inside — the quiet hum of heated floors underfoot on a February morning. This summer, two such homes on the market at Canterwood Golf & Country Club offer a rare chance to see what happens when craftsmanship, not just square footage, becomes t

September 26 | Noon–5 pm | LeMay America's Car Museum Cider Swig returns for its 13th year on September 26 from noon to 5 pm at LeMay America's Car Museum. Hosted by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation, the festival features more than 130 ciders from Northwest cidermakers, plus beer, mead, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Live music, food trucks and the Battle of the Pies apple pie contest add to the day. Proceeds benefit local environmental education, conservation, an