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Athletes of the Month: Kirsten Ritchie & Diavionne DeWalt
Kirsten Ritchie Peninsula High School Photo By: Jenna Kearn Photography For Kirsten Ritchie, participating in sports has taught her many...
Athletes of the Month. By Patty Hutchens.
Apr 4, 20183 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 Homes
Serving the community since 1975, find your dream home with Gig Harbor Homes. With more than 30 years of real estate experience, the...
Gig Harbor Homes
Mar 27, 20182 min read


A Gift From the Heart
We have a tradition at World Concern. When someone makes a large donation, we ring a cowbell. Everyone comes out of their offices and we...
Why one family gave away $10
Mar 21, 20184 min read


Athlete of the Month: Brynna Maxwell
Gig Harbor High School Gig Harbor High School junior Brynna Maxwell knows what she wants in life and is working hard to achieve her...
By Patty Hutchens.
Jan 3, 20182 min read


Ocean 5
Troy Alstead, former COO of Starbucks, is bringing a new dining and social experience to the South Sound—Ocean5. Targeted to open this...
South Puget Sound’s New Dining & Social
Jan 3, 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


Painful Memories: Steve Tice
Gig Harbor, WA resident Steve Tice is grateful. He is grateful to the Army medics who treated his shrapnel wounds on a bloody hillside in...
Vietnam vet is grateful to be moving past the
Dec 19, 20177 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


Gig Harbor Yacht Club turns 60
A beautiful waterfront and harbor such as Gig Harbor sends out a siren song that calls to the boater within, and next thing you know you...
Celebrating 60 Years of Cruising
Dec 8, 20175 min read


Athletes of the Month: Ali Campigotto & Zayna Fairhart
Photo by Claudia Campigotto Ali Campigotto: Peninsula High School Peninsula High School junior Ali Campigotto is a dedicated athlete and...
By Patty Hutchens.
Dec 8, 20173 min read


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


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


