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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


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

