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...

While the English language is taught in all schools and is by far the most commonly used language across the country, many are surprised...

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...

Nathan Johnson Peninsula High School A senior at Peninsula High School, Nathan Johnson has excelled both in the classroom and in...

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...

The late ‘90s and early 2000s brought a methamphetamine epidemic across the nation. While still a major problem, law enforcements...

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...

Homeownership. This is something most people desire when planning for their future. It is the biggest investment one can make, and it is...

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...

Jurrian Hering Gig Harbor High School A senior at Gig Harbor High School, Jurrian Hering has excelled in both athletics and academics. He...

On Wednesdays this school year, students at Minter Creek Elementary will be seeing a four-legged visitor roaming the halls. Brody was the...

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...

There are many reasons people choose to make Gig Harbor their home: the friendliness of the community, the beauty of the surrounding...

In 2000, people in Gig Harbor were introduced to the Paradise Theatre, an idea many years in the making. For 19 seasons, locals have been...

For Melissa Tolman, turning negative feelings on a particular subject into positive ones is something that brings her great joy. Tolman...

Providing 24/7 quality veterinary care for small animals in the community of Gig Harbor, Uptown Animal Hospital offers both general...

Imagine that you are in the hospital. You appreciate the medical care and are glad that you are about to be released—but you don’t have...

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...

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...

Killer whales and canaries have a lot in common. Canaries have been used since the early days of underground mining to detect toxic...