Paddlers Excited as Ancich Nears Completion
New plan saves large sum By Colin Anderson Photo Courtesy City of Gig Harbor With Ancich Waterfront Park nearly complete, all that...
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Aug 4, 20203 min read
People Caring for People
Where family is always first By Jillian Chandler Photo Courtesy Family First "At the end of the day people won't remember what you said...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 24, 20207 min read
Pyrotechnics: Fourth of July’s Bright Moment
Behind the scenes of America’s favorite Independence Day event By Abigail Thorpe Every year as Independence Day approaches, we anxiously...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 20, 20205 min read
Mountain, City, Sea. Can You Really Enjoy All Three in One Staycation?
You can if you live in Pierce County By Marguerite Cleveland Have you ever been challenged while planning a vacation? Some in the group...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 13, 20204 min read
History of the Harbor
Museum details town’s naming and early settlement By Colin Anderson The Harbor History Museum is filled with artifacts, photos and items...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Gig Harbor’s Lasagna Lady
Providing trays of comfort food to friends, neighbors and essential workers By Dan Aznoff While most members of her community used their...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Celebrating Independence Day
Times call for the simple traditions By Jillian Chandler It continues to be a common theme not only in Gig Harbor but across the state...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20204 min read
Creating A Better Place To Live and the Best Place to Grow Old
The Mustard Seed Project … helping seniors to age safely in place By Jillian Chandler “I wish there was one in every community,” affirms...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Time for a Move?
Coast Movers has you covered By Jillian Chandler Despite the ups and downs many business owners have experienced over the past few...
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Gig Harbor Living Local
Jun 30, 20203 min read
Enhancing Your Artwork with the Art of Custom Framing
Gig Harbor’s custom framing expert By Jillian Chandler Last month, after much anticipation, Dennis Arneson was officially able to open...
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Growing companies through innovative digital. By
Jun 4, 20204 min read
Local Businesses Ready and Able
Community support unwavering during pandemic By Colin Anderson After a spring at home, people are ready to stretch their legs, enjoy the...
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Local courses offer up a fun round. By Colin
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Stretch Your Legs
Golf is a great way to let off a little steam, challenge your mind and socialize responsibly. Luckily for Gig Harbor residents, there are...
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Local markets provide healthy foods. By Colin
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Fresh is Best
A stroll through a local farmers’ market or produce stand can drum up all kinds of feelings. The smells of fresh herbs and the vibrant...
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Gig Harbor boutique invites you to shop and
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Items from the Best Closets to Yours
You can’t help but notice the bright green house on Pioneer Way in Downtown Gig Harbor. Built in 1928, and still displaying its original...
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Go Sandpoint making dream vacations a reality. By
Jun 1, 20202 min read
A Not So Hidden Gem
Since being named the Most Beautiful Small Town in America by USA Today over a decade ago, Sandpoint, Idaho, has been discovered by...
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Social distancing did not reduce the obligation to
May 26, 20207 min read
Fisher House Provides ‘Home Away from Home’ for Veterans During a Time of Need
Like every element of normal life, the shelter-in-place order for residents of Washington state to prevent the spread of COVID-19...
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Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation continues
May 18, 20204 min read
Pull for a Soldier
May is the time many Gig Harbor locals mark their calendars and prepare for a day trap shooting at the Pull for a Soldier event. This...
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Part I. By Marguerite Cleveland
May 18, 20205 min read
A Road Trip through British Columbia’s Okanagan and the International Selkirk Loop
There is nothing like a good road trip during the summer, especially when the scenery is so lovely. This trip begins at the...
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Gig Harbor Senior Center celebrates one year with
May 11, 20204 min read
A Year of Innovation
There are a lot of different kinds of relationships. Each one is different. There are romances that blossom into lifelong marriages....
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Gig Harbor strong. By Jillian Chandler
Apr 29, 20202 min read
A Community Coming Together
Life continues on here in Gig Harbor as we learn ways to manage our new “normal.” Many of us find ourselves trying to work from home...
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