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Pigeon Racing
Local man shares fascinating hobby By Colin Anderson Photos Courtesy of Rick Morris While most of us might see pigeons as a troublesome...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 21, 20204 min read


Fall in Love with Kalispell, Montana
Glacier National Park and More By Marguerite Cleveland Photo Courtesy of Discover Kalispell Kalispell, Montana, has a lovely small-town...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 21, 20205 min read


Creating Strong Families and Building Engaged Communities
Children’s Home Society of Washington - Key Peninsula By Jillian Chandler Children are one of a community’s most precious resources, and...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 14, 20205 min read


Relax. Taste. Enjoy.
Boba tea and dessert shop opens in Gig Harbor Courtesy of Pearl Tea At just 16, Jacqueline Tran saw an opportunity and took it. She spent...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 2, 20202 min read


Exciting Things Happening Winter 2020
Two new businesses to call Gig Harbor home By Jillian Chandler Two new businesses will soon open their doors to the Gig Harbor community!...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 2, 20203 min read


Keep ‘em Smiling
Tides Tavern presses forward By Colin Anderson Photo Courtesy of Tides Tavern “I don’t know how he did it, I don’t think he knows how he...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Sep 2, 20204 min read


From Walla Walla to Hollywood
The life and career of Adam West By John J. Raspanti Photo Courtsey of Jonathan Grant Sometimes a career starts with a dream. When he was...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 24, 20207 min read


Island History
The Fox Island Museum offers opportunities for learning and fun By Abigail Thorpe Photo Courtesy of Samantha Elise Tillman Just 5 miles...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 17, 20204 min read


The Longest Beach in the United States: Long Beach Peninsula
At 28-miles long, it is perfect for social distancing Story & Photos By Marguerite Cleveland With the COVID-19 pandemic dragging on much...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 17, 20205 min read


PEP-C Pioneers
Decades dedicated to community safety Taylor Shillam From the beginning, the Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Coalition, or PEP-C, has...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 10, 20205 min read


Building Your Dream
Log homes that last a lifetime By Colin Anderson Living in the Northwest, a region surrounded by beautiful mountain forests, many choose...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 4, 20202 min read


Come Out and Show Your Support
Hogs, Dogs and Rods will once again raise funds for the Northwest Kidney Center By Jillian Chandler Photo Courtesy of Jason Thomas Cool...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 4, 20202 min read


Paddlers Excited as Ancich Nears Completion
New plan saves large sum By Colin Anderson Photo Courtesy City of Gig Harbor With Ancich Waterfront Park nearly complete, all that...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 4, 20204 min read


People Caring for People
Where family is always first By Jillian Chandler Photo Courtesy Family First "At the end of the day people won't remember what you said...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 4, 20203 min read


Pyrotechnics: Fourth of July’s Bright Moment
Behind the scenes of America’s favorite Independence Day event By Abigail Thorpe Every year as Independence Day approaches, we anxiously...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 24, 20207 min read


Mountain, City, Sea. Can You Really Enjoy All Three in One Staycation?
You can if you live in Pierce County By Marguerite Cleveland Have you ever been challenged while planning a vacation? Some in the group...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 20, 20205 min read


History of the Harbor
Museum details town’s naming and early settlement By Colin Anderson The Harbor History Museum is filled with artifacts, photos and items...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 13, 20204 min read


Gig Harbor’s Lasagna Lady
Providing trays of comfort food to friends, neighbors and essential workers By Dan Aznoff While most members of her community used their...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 1, 20203 min read


Celebrating Independence Day
Times call for the simple traditions By Jillian Chandler It continues to be a common theme not only in Gig Harbor but across the state...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20202 min read


Creating A Better Place To Live and the Best Place to Grow Old
The Mustard Seed Project … helping seniors to age safely in place By Jillian Chandler “I wish there was one in every community,” affirms...
Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20204 min read

