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Painful Memories
Fifty years ago, I was an acne-faced teenager desperately trying to cling to the tail of the political unrest that had swept our nation....
Time does not heal wounds to the soul. By Dan
Nov 26, 20187 min read


Massive Holiday Market Festivities
Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family and feasting. It’s a time to slow down our busy lives for a few hours and have some good...
Explore more than 200 vendor offerings at
Nov 19, 20183 min read


Families Publicly Honor Veterans
Each flag has its own story of patriotism. Each banner tells an intimate tale of dedication and sacrifice by a cherish individual. As a...
Flags along the Gig Harbor waterfront pay tribute
Nov 19, 20185 min read


Realize Your Best Self
After practicing functional and aesthetic medicine for more than 20 years, Judith Rubin, MD has opened her own private medical spa here...
Gig Harbor medical spa offering individualized
Nov 6, 20182 min read


Athlete of the Month: Irvin Yi
Irvin Yi Gig Harbor High School A senior at Gig Harbor High School, Irvin Yi found a passion for tennis after his freshman year when he...
By Patty Hutchens
Nov 6, 20182 min read


The Gathering Place
Photographer Nick Balera may only be 26 years old. He’s an old soul who has opened the doors of his personal space to help build a...
Local artist transforms studio into community hub
Nov 6, 20184 min read


Massive Holiday Market Festivities
Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family and feasting. It’s a time to slow down our busy lives for a few hours and have some good...
Explore more than 200 vendor offerings at
Oct 26, 20183 min read


Families Publicly Honor Veterans
Each flag has its own story of patriotism. Each banner tells an intimate tale of dedication and sacrifice by a cherish individual. As a...
Flags along the Gig Harbor waterfront pay tribute
Oct 26, 20185 min read


Eateries Work Toward Sustainability
Growing up in Gig Harbor, I’ve always loved the ocean. Walking on the beach and skipping rocks, seeing pods of orca whales swim through...
A Local Diver Promotes Ocean Awareness Story and
Oct 3, 20184 min read


October Teacher of the Month
While the English language is taught in all schools and is by far the most commonly used language across the country, many are surprised...
John Huffstetler Rowan. By Colin Anderson.
Oct 3, 20182 min read


Memories To DVD
Dan Towey is the founder and owner at Memories To DVD. Locally owned and operated right here in Gig Harbor, Memories To DVD has the...
Preserving moments in time for generations to
Oct 3, 20183 min read


Athletes of the Month
Nathan Johnson Peninsula High School A senior at Peninsula High School, Nathan Johnson has excelled both in the classroom and in...
By Patty Hutchens
Oct 3, 20183 min read


Meeting Aggression with Kindness
It’s back to school time. While for some students it can be an exciting time of reuniting with their friends, for others it can produce a...
Important tools for your child to know when it
Sep 24, 20187 min read


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


Swing Away!
Peninsula Subaru owner John Dionas knows that despite living in an affluent and beautiful place, you don’t have to look very far to find...
Annual golf outing benefits three organizations.
Sep 10, 20185 min read


Gig Harbor’s Independent Mortgage Broker
Homeownership. This is something most people desire when planning for their future. It is the biggest investment one can make, and it is...
Providing financing for residential homeowners for
Sep 3, 20183 min read


Teacher of the Month: Brad Collins
S eptember’s teacher of the month has 20 years’ experience and in those 20 years has felt just about every emotion one can think of. “A...
By Colin Anderson
Sep 3, 20182 min read


Athlete of the Month: Jurrian Hering
Jurrian Hering Gig Harbor High School A senior at Gig Harbor High School, Jurrian Hering has excelled in both athletics and academics. He...
By Patty Hutchens
Sep 3, 20183 min read


Reading Companion
On Wednesdays this school year, students at Minter Creek Elementary will be seeing a four-legged visitor roaming the halls. Brody was the...
Program pairs young readers with man’s best
Sep 3, 20184 min read


Five Happy Hearts Traveling the World
Traveling the world. It's something many of us dream of doing but only few ever get the chance. And for one Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, mom and...
Home is where your family is. By Jillian Chandler.
Aug 20, 20187 min read


