GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON

Meet 57 juried artists at work across the region By Like Media Team For three days this September, artists throughout the greater Gig Harbor area will open their working studios and invite visitors to see what happens before a finished piece reaches a gallery wall. The Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour returns September 18 through 20, bringing together 57 juried artists at 23 studio locations across Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Fox Island, Olalla and Port Orchard. The free, self-guid

By Like Media Team Kate Diaz grew up in a real estate family. For years, she was certain she'd end up somewhere else entirely. She wanted a career built around people, not paperwork, and didn't expect to find that in real estate. She began to see that real estate could be less about transactions and more about helping people navigate decisions that would shape their lives for years. That was where she knew she could make a difference. One deal still sticks with her. A buyer w

Photo by In Gear Media By Like Media Team At its new home in the Peninsula Shopping Center, JAX Luxury Salon brings hair care, skincare, massage, nail services, and Japanese Head Spa treatments together in one place. The move brought private wellness suites, additional styling stations, and more room to slow the pace for every guest. JAX has served Gig Harbor since 1982 and now operates as an AVEDA Lifestyle Salon. As guests began requesting wellness services alongside color