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Treating Addiction
The late ‘90s and early 2000s brought a methamphetamine epidemic across the nation. While still a major problem, law enforcements...
Recovery Center close to reality. By Colin
Sep 17, 20183 min read


History of the Harbor
There are many reasons people choose to make Gig Harbor their home: the friendliness of the community, the beauty of the surrounding...
Walking tours offer history lesson and a lot of
Aug 17, 20184 min read


The Cycle for Good
Rick Anderson is an avid re-user and recycler. When my brother and I were very young, I remember my dad taking us on walks to nearby...
Rick’s Bike Sale. By Colin Anderson.
Jul 23, 20187 min read


A New Experience Comes to Gig Harbor
What began eight years ago as an afternoon of food and wine tastings at Harbor History Museum has now evolved into a three-day wine and...
Celebrate the region's wine, beers
Jul 16, 20184 min read


My Sister’s Pantry
“The food here is excellent, it’s real good,” said Mark Voyer, a client at My Sister’s Pantry. He was one of the many people lined up on...
Helping the Food Insecure Story and Photos. By
Jun 27, 20184 min read


Local Gem
For as long as anybody can remember, Gig Harbor was a hidden jewel that had avoided the anxiety created by a throng of visitors from the...
The world has discovered the charm of Gig Harbor.
May 18, 20184 min read


The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Celebrates Community Service
Each year, the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor recognizes a member of the local community with their annual Star Award. The 2018 Star Award...
Recognizes local volunteers with Star Awards. By
Apr 23, 20183 min read


Lessons Learned from a Good Paddling
It was at the tender age of 8 that our son Erik joined a small, merry band of frequently wet and shivering children paddling around Gig...
Enjoying the journey and those you share it with.
Mar 16, 20184 min read


Romantic Getaways
Vacations with family and friends are priceless. Sharing the memories of a trip to a special place with your parents, grandparents,...
A weekend for two. By Colin Anderson.
Feb 12, 20185 min read


The Giant Lives
Workers claimed to have seen it during the reconstruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Divers brave enough to take an up-close look also...
What is lurking beneath the bridge. By Colin
Dec 18, 20174 min read


Holiday Host Tips - Harbor Style
(BPT) - As the holidays approach, the decorator in us gets excited about how to deck the halls and drape the tinsel to create a festive...
Quick tips to prepare your home for holiday
Nov 15, 20173 min read


Fall Colors Tour
Autumn brings cool weather and beautiful colors to the Tacoma area in Washington state. It’s the perfect time for family hiking. But...
Now is the time to start exploring the changes in
Oct 23, 20172 min read


Community Transition Program & Employment Training & Transition Program
A van pulls up to the Gig Harbor Foursquare Church and six neatly dressed students jump out and follow their two instructors into the...
Open the world of work to special needs students.
Sep 22, 20173 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


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


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


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


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


RAGS Wearable Art Show
Photo Courtesy of YWCA Rags Guild. Domestic violence is something that is never deserved or justified, and unfortunately it as an all too...
Popular event continues in support of Pierce
Mar 22, 20174 min read


The Power of Positive Thinking
Our thoughts manifest as actions, actions become habits and habits create success. Positive thoughts generate positive energy, which is...
Positive thinking works! By Teresa Pesce.
Feb 16, 20174 min read


