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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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Volunteers kick into high gear during COVID-19. By
Apr 29, 20204 min read
Auxiliary Helping the Frontlines
For decades, the St. Anthony’s Hospital Auxiliary (SAHA) has provided financial support for hospital programming through volunteer hours...
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Growing companies through innovative digital. By
Apr 29, 20203 min read
The Future is Digital. The Future is Now.
Your online reviews matter. What is said about your brand online can determine the success of your business. It may seem a bit alarming,...
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Bonners Ferry natives Larry and Shelly Steckman on
Apr 20, 20206 min read
Wrestling: A Story of Hope and Peace
It was the late 1970s. Larry Steckman was a wrestler for Bonners Ferry High School, and his to-be wife, Shelly Barton, was a wrestling...
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Events postponed, but commitment to a healthy
Apr 13, 20203 min read
PenMet Parks Puts Public Health First
In the midst of the COVID-19 virus, our lives have been upended. From school closings and social distancing, to the more serious case of...
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Local diver shares his experiences. By Colin
Apr 6, 20205 min read
Below the Surface
While a good portion of Gig Harbor residents enjoy playing on the water whether boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, paddle boarding or...
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By Jillian Chandler
Mar 31, 20202 min read
Home Entertainment Awaits
Spring is always a joyful time of year for the community, as the sun shines brighter and the days become warmer and longer. This is the...
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By Colin Anderson
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Athlete of the Month
Luke Golden, Senior Peninsula High School Luke Golden knows that to be successful you have to put in the work, and if you want to truly...
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Ali’s Prom Project. By Rachel Kelly
Mar 30, 20204 min read
Nurturing Success and Ownership, One Dress at a Time
Ali was completely unprepared for the interest generated on Facebook. An overwhelming amount of dresses, shoes and other such in-kind...
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Rocket Fish Digital is your partner in online
Mar 30, 20203 min read
Digital: The Strongarm of Modern Marketing
As a business owner, do you ever wonder how people are finding out about your business, what’s drawing them in, and what potential...
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Gig Harbor’s neighborhood business service center.
Mar 25, 20203 min read
Your One-Stop Shop
There’s a new place in town ready to help you with all of your business service needs! This past January, Postal Annex opened its doors...
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Washington uses homegrown hops in every pint;
Mar 23, 20208 min read
Innovation Comes to a Head at Craft Beer Breweries
With the number of small and boutique breweries rising faster than the head on a stout porter, craft beermakers in Washington have opened...
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Gig Harbor’s Danielle DeMott is nominated for LLS
Mar 16, 20203 min read
Show Your Heart
Our own Danielle DeMott of Gig Harbor has been nominated to compete in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) 2020 Woman of the Year....
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Lack of affordable space could bring down the
Mar 9, 20205 min read
The Show Must Go On
The Paradise Theatre company has resembled a band of gypsies since it first presented the musical “West Side Story” with a live orchestra...
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By Colin Anderson
Mar 3, 20204 min read
Athletes of the Month
Riley Schuller, Junior Peninsula High School For many, bowling is a fun way to blow off steam on a Friday night or relatively cheap...
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