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Troy Alstead
During recent months, you may have noticed something big is taking form in the new Olympic Towne Center in Gig Harbor. Known only as the...
Entrepreneur creates social gathering place for
Sep 14, 20173 min read


Helping others lead healthy, happy lives.
Launched less than a year ago in the United States and Canada, followed by Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, and soon to open in...
Elle Scott of iGalen. By Jillian Chandler.
Sep 6, 20173 min read


Race for a Soldier
PTSD is an acronym just about all of us are familiar with—Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It can come on from a wide range of instances...
More than just a run. By Colin Anderson. Photos
Sep 6, 20174 min read


A Story of Survival
As we sit down for coffee and catch up for the first time in more than a year, Jim Morrison tells me he has another funeral to go to on...
By Colin Anderson.
Aug 31, 20177 min read


Harbor Summer in the ‘60s
We never had much down time come June. Once school was out, we kept busy with berry picking, babysitting, swimming in our pool or...
A look back in time. By Toni Gibbs.
Aug 30, 20175 min read
Community Harvest Feeding Families for a Brighter Future
2017 #CommunityHarvest Project launches. Learn how easy it is for your company, school, organization to get involved. We'll be updating...

Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 29, 20172 min read


TABLE 47 to open this November in Gig Harbor
Table 47, a new locally owned restaurant with a focus on community and environmental sustainability, is coming to Gig Harbor in November...
Restaurant Celebrates Responsibly Sourced Food
Aug 29, 20172 min read


Make Waves: Celebrate, Donate, Educate
Gig Harbor, WA Harbor WildWatch is thrilled to host their third annual benefit, Make Waves: Celebrate, Donate, Educate on Thursday,...

Gig Harbor Living Local
Aug 22, 20172 min read


9Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness
9Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness opened its doors in Gig Harbor this past October, and owner/operator Tim “The Torpedo” Olson introduced...
By Jillian Chandler. Photos by Nick Sandy.
Aug 16, 20173 min read


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...
Misfortune inspires creation of new nonprofit. By
Aug 16, 20174 min read


A Chance to Make a Difference
When you combine a great event with an opportunity to benefit your community, you cannot go wrong. That is exactly what the Greater Gig...
Cider Swig returns for its fourth year. By Patty
Aug 9, 20174 min read


Rainier Family Medicine
Advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) Scot Fleshman and his wife, Jessica, are determined to bring a new type of patient-centered...
Photo courtesy of rainier family medicine
Aug 1, 20173 min read


Heroes Helping Heroes
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” - Joseph Campbell Life can change in the blink of...
Local communities supporting and assisting our
Jul 25, 20176 min read


The Champs!
Not a single 2017 Gig Harbor Varsity baseball player was alive the last time the state title found its way to the trophy case, but 20...
Baseball title returns to Gig Harbor High School.
Jul 20, 20174 min read


The 4th Annual Cider Swig: The Great Peninsula Cider Festival
The 4th Annual Cider Swig: The Great Peninsula Cider Festival – one of the largest cider-centered events in the Pacific Northwest – will...
Popular Cider Festival will benefit local
Jul 13, 20173 min read


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...
Helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow
Jul 12, 20174 min read


Keeping Gig Harbor Beautiful
Perhaps one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made is to run for a government office. After all, I dedicated the last 30 years...

Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 7, 20172 min read


The Supergirl Next Door
“You are all superheroes. You don’t have to change yourself. You just need to take action and let your love shine through.” – Violet...
Violet Brielle Spataro. By Sarah Polyakov. Photos
Jul 7, 20174 min read


Ghost Town Road Trip
The Klondike Gold Rush that brought an estimated 100,000 prospectors through Seattle on their way north to the Yukon during the last days...
Washington Gold Rush left behind a string of
Jun 30, 20177 min read


Sharing our Culture
Truthfully, however, most of us can be found right in the middle. We want a good job, a safe place to raise a family and the opportunity...
Exchange program creates lasting relationship. By
Jun 22, 20173 min read
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