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Local team ready to make your beauty shine. By
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Dedication and Passion
“We are dedicated and passionate about our craft.” Specializing in skin rejuvenation, injections and skin care, Laura Jane Brougher and...
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Local Rotary Awards community members for
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Star Awards
On February 7, the local Gig Harbor Rotary clubs recognized members of the community that exemplified the rotary club ideal of “service...
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Shriners patients praise experience at Spokane
Feb 24, 20207 min read
“The Best Place to Be”
Shae has been a regular at the Spokane Shriners Hospital since she was a baby. It started with a one-week stint when she was 1 year old...
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Doug Nelson brings both experience
Feb 17, 20204 min read
New Leader at PenMet Parks
For the first time in nearly a year, Gig Harbor Peninsula’s park district has a permanent executive director. Doug Nelson, a native of...
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Local nonprofit seeks to provide whole care for
Feb 10, 20205 min read
Ladybug House
Bravery is a response to fear, not the absence of it. It’s shining a light in dark corners or opening doors to see what’s on the other...
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By Colin Anderson. Photo courtesy of Sandra Skogen
Feb 5, 20203 min read
Athletes of the Month
Daniela Rodriguez Peninsula High School It would have been very easy for Daniela Rodriguez to give up on soccer. She’s been committed to...
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Gig Harbor’s newest wheel and tire shop. By
Feb 4, 20202 min read
You, and Your Car, Deserve the Best
“I saw the need for a retail tire shop in Gig Harbor; a shop that will offer much better prices without cutting quality or service.” Mike...
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A Celebration of Differences. By Rachel Kelly.
Feb 3, 20204 min read
Night to Shine
When Ric Hansen received the 72-page pamphlet on how to put on the Night to Shine event from the Tim Tebow Foundation, the first thing he...
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Exhibits continue to wow. By Colin Anderson.
Jan 20, 20207 min read
From Model T to GT4
If you’ve meandered through one of the many car shows of the Northwest, you’ve probably seen some pretty cool rides. It’s a great way to...
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Gig Harbor paddler in a class of her own. By Colin
Jan 13, 20204 min read
Master Class
The Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing team is nationally renowned. Each year the team sends members to national and international events,...
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Gig Harbor Real Estate Outlook. By Sandy Jones.
Jan 6, 20205 min read
2020
The Gig Harbor area has had several years of above average economic and home price growth, as well as local employment growth due to...
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Local firm guides families through challenging
Jan 2, 20203 min read
Successful Resolutions
“I have always enjoyed helping others. Whether through my job or in my community, I get great satisfaction in helping those in need of...
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By Colin Anderson
Dec 31, 20193 min read
Athletes of the Month
Maeve Griffin Peninsula High School Senior Maeve Griffin, is someone who gives 100 percent effort, no matter what. This is evident from...
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Local studio provides health
Dec 31, 20193 min read
Live Stronger ~ Live Longer
Jill Wambold has been a familiar face at Harbor Fit Studio, where she’s enjoyed participating in their various class offerings. Over the...
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Greater Gig Harbor Foundation continues to put
Dec 31, 20194 min read
Community Spirit Grants
The Greater Gig Harbor Foundation is a boots-on-the-ground, hands-in-the dirt sort of community foundation. This is both a literal...
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Tacoma man had front-row seat on first successful
Dec 23, 20197 min read
Riding Shotgun
The concept of driving across the country today is no small undertaking. It can take weeks of planning, stacks of road maps and an...
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The Chelsea Paige Foundation. By Rachel Kelly.
Dec 9, 20195 min read
Giving Back
It was her turn, and she had forgotten her lines. She was in sixth grade, and she had practiced every day for weeks. Not just on the...
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City hosts dozens of events this month. By Anneli
Dec 2, 20193 min read
Holidays in the Harbor
It’s December. The sun rises at 7:30am and sets just after 4pm. The temperatures remain below 50 degrees most days. Clouds, fog and rain...
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Kids focus on fun in unique therapy setting. By
Dec 2, 20194 min read
Therapy at Play
Alex Lopiccolo is a certified therapist, but for those who see him in both a clinical setting and in their homes, he’s really an expert...
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The people behind the magic. By Jillian Chandler.
Dec 2, 20193 min read
Experience and Passion
“Porto Cucina Harbor Kitchen & Bar was created as a place to highlight the amazing place we love and not only provide delicious food and...
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