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Four-phase plan underway for Paradise. By Colin
- Aug 17, 2018
- 4 min
Theatre Continues Quest for New Home
In 2000, people in Gig Harbor were introduced to the Paradise Theatre, an idea many years in the making. For 19 seasons, locals have been...
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Human behavior
- Jul 9, 2018
- 5 min
Apex Predators on the Brink of Being Endangered
Killer whales and canaries have a lot in common. Canaries have been used since the early days of underground mining to detect toxic...
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Air Force pilot will flex his water wings on an
- Jun 11, 2018
- 5 min
Long Distance Row-Around
The challenge for a maritime resident of Arabella’s Landing Marina will be how to explain to himself why in the world he chose to row his...
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Interview with Gig Harbor’s Mayor Kit Kuhn
- May 18, 2018
- 4 min
Get to Know Your Mayor
Q. How would you best describe your experience as mayor at this point in your term? A. Very positive. I jumped right in having studied...
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A Parkinson’s allegory. By Mariel C. Kraus. OTR/L
- Apr 9, 2018
- 5 min
The Lion and the Gazelle
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it is very fitting that it is also Occupational Therapy (OT) Month because it is this allied...
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Stay in one of the fabulous homes at the Idaho
- Apr 5, 2018
- 3 min
Explore, Recreate and Relax
Sandpoint, Idaho, just 40 miles north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and 75 miles from Spokane, Washington, is written about and praised in...
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Designer Brian Patrick Flynn Shares his Favorite
- Mar 6, 2018
- 4 min
HGTV Dream Home 2018
It is not often that the HGTV Dream Home is right in your backyard. It is also not often that a celebrity makes himself right at home....
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Another reason so many are proud to call Gig
- Feb 9, 2018
- 4 min
The Turtle Man
‘The Turtle Man’ is a nickname that likely few people have, but it’s one that Gig Harbor resident Roger L Johnson is proud to have...
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Celebrating 60 Years of Cruising
- Dec 9, 2017
- 5 min
Gig Harbor Yacht Club turns 60
A beautiful waterfront and harbor such as Gig Harbor sends out a siren song that calls to the boater within, and next thing you know you...
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Studies show great benefits to early swim lessons.
- Nov 10, 2017
- 4 min
Infant Swim Lessons
Getting a child comfortable in and around water should be at the top of every parent’s to-do list. According to the Center for Disease...
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Local filmmaker shares his process. By Colin
- Oct 18, 2017
- 5 min
Behind the Film
Fifteen minutes doesn’t seem like a particularly long time. Most of us can have our coffee, eat our breakfast, brush our teeth and be out...
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By Dan Aznoff. Photo By Glen Ehrhardt.
- Sep 14, 2017
- 5 min
Piep Piper - The Red Barn Feeds The Soul Of The Community.
It has been two-and-a-half years since Susan Ricketts made her first visit as a volunteer to the Red Barn Youth Center in Gig Harbor. She...
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Misfortune inspires creation of new nonprofit. By
- Aug 16, 2017
- 4 min
One Ride Can Change a Life
Inspiration often comes at strange times, and those who are truly inspired can almost always pinpoint the exact moment that changed their...
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Helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow
- Jul 12, 2017
- 4 min
Eastside Baby Corner
Poverty exists in areas you would not expect: Whether you are in Gig Harbor or on Bainbridge Island, there are families who can’t make...
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Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund gives hope to
- Jun 14, 2017
- 4 min
Paying it Forward
For Hayley Nichols, school was her escape. It was the place where she could feel safe and where she knew she would receive nourishment of...
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For the love of sailing. By Colin Anderson. Photo
- May 10, 2017
- 4 min
Summer on the Sea
For many in and around Gig Harbor, there is more recreation done on water than on land. While plenty of locals enjoy a good walk, hike or...
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Inspire your “Littles” with Gig Harbor’s stellar
- Apr 17, 2017
- 5 min
Inspire
Photos courtesy of Harbor Montessori & Curious By Nature. Few things cause more parental angst than finding the right fit for their...
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Paddle board popularity in the Harbor. By Colin
- Mar 17, 2017
- 5 min
What's up?
Many of us have hobbies. It can be collecting, antiquing, creating crafts or art. For others, it’s cooking, mixology, travel or outdoor...
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A recent study in neuroscience validates what
- Feb 8, 2017
- 4 min
It's Puppy Love
“Dogs are minor angels, and I don’t mean that facetiously. They love unconditionally, forgive immediately, are the truest of friends,...
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