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Your Life, Your Passion
There are many couples who will reflect on their wedding experience at Kensington Gardens as “fairytale.” They will recall The Manor, the...
Former wedding venue now award-winning retirement
Jun 14, 20172 min read


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...
Peninsula Hawks Scholarship Fund gives hope to
Jun 14, 20174 min read


Athlete of the Month: Riley Bass
Riley Bass Peninsula High School Riley Bass has been playing golf most of her life. She is just finishing her junior year at Peninsula...
By Patty Hutchens.
Jun 6, 20172 min read


The Space of Your Dreams
Gardening is an art form. It requires a knowledge and passion for plants and flowers, accompanied by an understanding of design and...
Antoinette’s Home and Garden Design is Gig
Jun 6, 20172 min read


Showtime for the Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Putting on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour is much akin to staging a huge theatrical production. There are rehearsals, with the host...
Volunteers make it happen! By Patti McFerran.
Jun 6, 20173 min read


A Trip from Port to Port
For the American economy to thrive, so must its ports. Each day in communities large and small along the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf...
A road trip of a lifetime is just a short drive
May 26, 20177 min read


Unconditional Love
Photo by Christy Ash. It is said that a dog is man’s best friend. But ask any woman who is involved in the Prison Pet Partnership...
Prison Pet Partnership provides inmates unique
May 16, 20173 min read


Moctezuma's Restaurants Named 2017 SBA Seattle District Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
SEATTLE – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2017 Seattle District Family-Owned Small Business of the Year is Moctezuma’s...

Gig Harbor Living Local
May 15, 20173 min read


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...
For the love of sailing. By Colin Anderson. Photo
May 10, 20174 min read


Athlete of the Month: Jackson Reid
Jackson Reid: Peninsula High School At just 18 years of age, Peninsula High School senior Jackson Reid has learned what it takes to...
By Patty Hutchens.
May 4, 20172 min read


Unlock Your Potential
Wellness. It is a journey that is different for each individual. But wellness means much more than just eating healthy and exercising....
By Patty Hutchens.
May 4, 20173 min read


Food Backpacks 4 Kids
Priorities are something that Hannah Lazicki deals with every day. There are days she must decide between spending precious time with her...
By Dan Aznoff.
May 4, 20174 min read


Unique Northwest Wine Blends
Treat your palate to a variety of distinct Northwest flavors as you taste your way through some of the unique wines in the following...
By Patty Hutchens.
May 1, 20172 min read


Northwest Weddings
Want to get married but just don't know where? Are you more of a formal or informal person? Do you prefer indoors or a more rustic...
By Jani Gonzalez.
May 1, 20173 min read


Celebrating Wildlife
March 20th marks the time of year when the hours of darkness roughly equal the hours of light; when the sun crosses over the equator in...
Nature Knowledge and Second Chances. By Mary
Apr 28, 20177 min read


It Started With A Bucket
Keeping the house clean is an ongoing challenge. Factor in rainy weather, children and pets, and it’s a daily ritual for most of us. We...
Drive and determination fuels local business
Apr 25, 20173 min read


Nautical Museum
The visitor from the Midwest stood silently in front of the most popular display at the Harbor WildWatch exhibit at the Skansie...
Maritime goes high-tech with Harbor WildWatch
Apr 25, 20174 min read


Old-World Wines
Washington state is well-known for its incredible number of vineyards, wineries and vast growing regions. We are second only to...
Rare winemaking done in our own backyard. By
Apr 17, 20173 min read


Inspire
Photos courtesy of Harbor Montessori & Curious By Nature. Few things cause more parental angst than finding the right fit for their...
Inspire your “Littles” with Gig Harbor’s stellar
Apr 17, 20175 min read


Athletes of the Month: Seth Wahto & Chad Stevens
Seth Wahto: Peninsula High School There is no doubt Peninsula High School senior, Seth Wahto, has what it takes to succeed in wrestling....
By Patty Hutchens.
Apr 7, 20173 min read
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