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Gather. Connect. Socialize. Have Fun.
A vision that was a decade in the making finally came to fruition this June, opening its doors to the Gig Harbor community as a place for...
Ocean5 and Table 47; bringing the community
Jul 2, 20184 min read


Gig Harbor Garden Tour
This year’s Gig Harbor Garden Tour poster is a beautiful splash of color called ‘Double Tulips’ by artist Victor K. Andres. A Gig Harbor...
The art of gardening. By Patti McFerran. Photo by
Jun 4, 20184 min read


The Power of GIRL Promise
When people take negatives and turn them into positives, people enjoy sharing those stories. When a negative like bullying is turned into...
Empowering females for generations to come. By
Apr 30, 20184 min read


Be Informed and Help Support Our Local Schools
The Peninsula School District Bond, which passed in 2003, is set to expire next year, and you will have the opportunity to vote on a new...
Bond Vote April 24. By Colin Anderson.
Apr 4, 20183 min read


Gig Harbor Eagles 2809
According to the official Fraternal Order of the Eagles website, the Eagles is “an international nonprofit organization uniting...
Eagles Soar to Help Others. By Kellie French.
Jan 3, 20184 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


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


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


Race for a Soldier
PTSD is an acronym just about all of us are familiar with—Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It can come on from a wide range of instances...
More than just a run. By Colin Anderson. Photos
Sep 6, 20174 min read


A Chance to Make a Difference
When you combine a great event with an opportunity to benefit your community, you cannot go wrong. That is exactly what the Greater Gig...
Cider Swig returns for its fourth year. By Patty
Aug 9, 20174 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


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


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


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


A Perfect Pairing
What if every purchase you made gave back? With OneHope Wines, they are doing just that. Annmarie Mitchell of Gig Harbor is an...
Enjoy great wine while benefiting a great cause.
Apr 7, 20173 min read


Proud Immigrant Roots
I found comfort in knowing that Dad’s hospice was a veritable “stone’s throw” from Puget Sound—in a location that strongly resembled his...
Gig Harbor’s growing heritage. By Jon Johansen.
Mar 7, 20174 min read


Making a Difference for 35 Years
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was a strong woman, and she was one of the...
Altrusa helps to feed hungry kids. By Nancy L.
Jan 31, 20174 min read


Compassion and Community
Two grieving Gig Harbor boys passionately holler for Cougar football each weekend—not because they love the team, which they do, or...
The memory of a loving mom lives on. Article By
Jan 5, 20174 min read


Prepare for Takeoff
His window seat on the 737 had more legroom than the cramped nose section of the B-17 where Lt. Col Richard Wheeler sat as the navigator...
Navigator takes a passenger seat for his Honor
Dec 5, 20164 min read