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Classes For You
We all lead busy days with a balance of work and home life, and although we often feel maxed out, we can all find an extra hour in the...
Local studio challenges all. By Colin Anderson.
Dec 8, 20173 min read


Christmas Parties For Foster Families
Sue Braaten, her family and the staff at the Best Western Wesley Inn and Suites had been hard at work getting ready for the highlight of...
Hosted annually at the Best Western Wesley Inn and
Dec 1, 20174 min read


The Art of Giving
We turn on the news each night to stories of tragedy. Hurricanes wiping out people’s homes and life-long memories. People fleeing from...
How you can make a positive impact on the world.
Nov 21, 20177 min read


The Garden Room
Since October 2010, The Garden Room, located in Uptown Gig harbor Shopping Center, has been delighting the close-knit community of Gig...
Local seasonal uptown shop brings the best of the
Nov 15, 20173 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


Maritime Jewelers
Erik is bringing more than 40 years of experience with him to Maritime Jewelers, located in the heart of Downtown Gig Harbor. After...
Unmatched Expertise and Value. By Jillian
Nov 9, 20173 min read


Infant Swim Lessons
Getting a child comfortable in and around water should be at the top of every parent’s to-do list. According to the Center for Disease...
Studies show great benefits to early swim lessons.
Nov 9, 20174 min read


Athletes of the Month Burke Griffin & Paige Lawson
Burke Griffin Peninsula High School Junior Burke Griffin knows what it takes to succeed. With a GPA of 3.96, Burke is also a member of...
By Patty Hutchens.
Nov 1, 20173 min read


The Nook
Sometimes businesses open fast. It can be awesome like that; especially when your business partner is your friend. Stephanie Hammel and...
A Business Built on Friendship. By Kellie French.
Nov 1, 20173 min read


Neighbor Helping Neighbor
We pride ourselves on community in Gig Harbor, but some of our neighbors go above and beyond. The volunteers who run the Gig Harbor...
More than just a food bank. By Paula Larson.
Oct 26, 20174 min read


Enjoy the Outdoors in All Seasons
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is not a seasonal activity. It’s something that we strive to do year round. Getting in shape and staying...
Seasonal activities for a healthy lifestyle. By
Oct 24, 20176 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


The Holiday Season Is Just Around The Corner
Fall is upon us, which means the holiday season is soon to arrive! And what better way to get in the spirit than with custom holiday...
Get in the spirit with custom holiday lighting
Oct 18, 20173 min read


Behind the Film
Fifteen minutes doesn’t seem like a particularly long time. Most of us can have our coffee, eat our breakfast, brush our teeth and be out...
Local filmmaker shares his process. By Colin
Oct 18, 20175 min read


Athletes of the Month: Ashley Fahey & Bailey Werner
Ashley Fahey: Peninsula High School An avid runner, senior Ashley Fahey has been on the track and field team for the past three years and...
By Patty Hutchens.
Oct 9, 20172 min read


Hear For Life Audiology
Blindness separates people from things, but deafness separates people from people.” – Helen Keller Founded in 2001 on Bainbridge Island...
By Jillian Chandler.
Oct 9, 20173 min read


Fall is a Busy Time at Heritage Distilling Company
Fall is a busy time at the Heritage Distilling Company. Employees are hard at work distilling and bottling 240,000 mini-size bottles of...
By Marguerite Cleveland. Photos courtesy of
Oct 9, 20174 min read


Giving Back
Imagine finally having the courage to escape a domestic violence situation and walking out the door from your home with nothing but the...
Nonprofits are the heart of the community. By:
Oct 3, 20174 min read


Home Office
Back in 2010, the company I was working for on the East Coast did a pilot study on working from home. They work with sensitive...
The benefits of working from home. By Jani
Sep 27, 20177 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


